A major road was closed to traffic after a car overturned in Croydon.

The incident happened in London Road shortly before 2pm yesterday (February 19).

Officers were called to the scene and found the driver of a car injured.

The driver did not require further treatment in hospital.

Road closures were put in place but have since been lifted.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called shortly before 14:00hrs on Monday, 19 February to reports of an overturned car on London Road in Croydon.

“Officers attended. The driver did not require hospital treatment.

“The road was temporarily closed to traffic.”