A WOMAN waiting at a bus stop in Streatham has died after being hit by a car involved in a collision in Norbury a few minutes earlier.
Two men are also fighting for their lives in hospital following the incidents this morning (Saturday).
The first collision occurred at 5am between two cars in London Road at the junction with Ederline Avenue in Norbury.
Following the crash, involving an Audi and a Volkswagen, there was an altercation involving a number of men.
When plain clothes police officers, who had been on duty nearby, intervened, a number of men made off from the scene in the Audi.
Officers stayed with the injured driver of the Volkswagen and the man was taken to hospital where his condition is critical.
Police do not know at this time whether his injuries were sustained in the collision or the subsequent assault.
Around ten minutes later the same Audi was involved at a collision at a bus stop on Streatham High Road, in Streatham.
A woman, in her 30s, who was believed to have been standing at the bus stop, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, also believed to have been at the bus stop, was taken by ambulance to hospital, where is his condition is also described as critical.
The occupants of the car left the scene before the police arrived.
Officers from Croydon and Lambeth are investigating the incidents. No one has been arrested.
The Road Death Investigation Unit at Catford is assisting the investigation.
Anyone with information should call police on 020 8285 1574. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Two men are also fighting for their lives in hospital following the incidents this morning (Saturday).
The first collision occurred at 5am between two cars in London Road at the junction with Ederline Avenue in Norbury.
Following the crash, involving an Audi and a Volkswagen, there was an altercation involving a number of men.
When plain clothes police officers, who had been on duty nearby, intervened, a number of men made off from the scene in the Audi.
Officers stayed with the injured driver of the Volkswagen and the man was taken to hospital where his condition is critical.
Police do not know at this time whether his injuries were sustained in the collision or the subsequent assault.
Around ten minutes later the same Audi was involved at a collision at a bus stop on Streatham High Road, in Streatham.
A woman, in her 30s, who was believed to have been standing at the bus stop, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A man, also believed to have been at the bus stop, was taken by ambulance to hospital, where is his condition is also described as critical.
The occupants of the car left the scene before the police arrived.
Officers from Croydon and Lambeth are investigating the incidents. No one has been arrested.
The Road Death Investigation Unit at Catford is assisting the investigation.
Anyone with information should call police on 020 8285 1574. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.