Croydon woman seriously injured after being run over by her own car in freak accident

A woman was today in hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries after she was run over by her own car in a freak accident.

The 40-year-old suffered serious leg injuries when the Honda Civic Hatchback rolled off the drive and hit her.

Police, paramedics and London's Air Ambulance all rushed to the scene in The Vale, Coulsdon, this morning.

A spokesman for Croydon police said the woman's life was potentially in danger due to the seriousness of her injuries.

She was taken to hospital by ambulance but her condition is not currently known.

Investigations at the scene are still ongoing.

The Vale has been cordoned off by police.