The collision occurred on Whitehorse Road close to West Croydon station
(Picture: Google Maps)Two people have been arrested after a collision during a police chase in Croydon.
Officers said around 9.30pm Friday they began to pursue a “suspect vehicle” in Croydon.
Shortly after, the vehicle was involved in a traffic collision on Whitehorse Road, at the junction of St James’s Road in West Croydon.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Two suspects fled from the vehicle but were detained and arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving and possession of class A drugs.
“They were taken to hospital as a precaution prior to going into police custody.”
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Pictures from the scene show two cars left damaged at the “head-on” collision.
Paramedics were also called to the incident. There were no other reports of any serious injuries following the collision.
A police spokesperson said their enquiries into the incident were ongoing.
