Pedestrian hurt after police car crashes with van in Farringdon

A PEDESTRIAN has been injured after a police van was involved in a crash in central London.

The police vehicle collided with another van in the busy area of Farringdon.

One pedestrian was hit but their injuries are said to be non-life-threatening.

Footage shows the aftermath of the incident where the area has been cordoned off and both vehicles damaged close to the pavement.

A witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "At first, I saw a police car blocking the road and I wondered what had happened.

"When I walked towards Farringdon Road, I saw the horrible crash. A policewoman was preventing pedestrians from getting near the crash.

"I hope everyone's okay."

Met Police said: "At around 10.30am on Thursday, 2 November a police vehicle was in collision with a van on the A201 Farringdon Road, at the junction of Clerkenwell Road.

"A pedestrian was injured during the collision; their injuries are not life threatening.

"Road closures remain in place."