Harringay ‘hit-and run’: Six people injured as police hunt driver who sped from scene
Six people have been injured in a ‘hit-and-run’ in London this evening.
Four people were rushed to hospital and two others were treated for injuries at the scene after being hit by the car in Harringay, north London.
Police have now launched a hunt to find the driver who failed to stop.
Officers rushed to the scene on Green Lanes, near to the junction with Salisbury Road at 7:13pm after a report that a car had collided with pedestrians.
Paramedics and the London Fire Brigade also attended the incident.
The Met Police has said they believe that none of the six injured people have suffered any life-threatening injuries.
Officers are searching for the driver responsible after they failed to stop and fled the scene.
They are also making enquiries about the circumstances of the incident, which they are treating as a road traffic collision.
Police have asked anyone with information that could help the investigation to call 101 quoting CAD 5189/22Jan.
Road closures are in place at the scene — between St Ann’s Road and Kimberley Gardens — while emergency services remain in the area.
Harringay Council Leader Peray Ahmet, has said she was “disgusted” that the driver didn’t stop.
She Tweeted: “So sorry to hear this about this incident in Harringay. Pleased that the injuries do not appear to be too serious, but disgusted that the car driver did not stop at the scene.
“If you have any information please get in contact, the perpetrator has to be found and reprimanded.”