Kensington crash: Pedestrian suffers 'life-changing' injuries after crash with cyclist

Police officers guard a cordon in Kensington Church Street
Hatty Collier30 December 2017

An elderly pedestrian has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after a crash with a cyclist in west London.

Emergency services were called to the collision in Kensington Church Street on Saturday afternoon.

Police and paramedics were alerted shortly before 1.30pm.

The elderly man was taken to a central London hospital. Scotland Yard said his injuries are not life-threatening but are potentially life-changing.

Police cordoned off Kensington Church Street after the crash

The male cyclist suffered cuts and bruises.

Police sealed off the road as officers investigated.

A Met Police spokesman said: “Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

“No arrests. Enquires continue.”

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