A woman has been injured in a collision with a car in Purley.

Police were called just before 8.30am to Brighton Road to reports of a vehicle involved in a collision with a pedestrian.

The woman, believed to be around 60-years-old, suffered a head injury and is currently being treated by London Ambulance Service at the scene.

A police spokesman said a driver has been arrested in connection with the incident.

The A23 Brighton Road is closed and there is queuing traffic at Purley Cross. Motorists are advised to avoid the area.

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