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**Two people have been taken to hospital** following a **road traffic collision** in **Sydenham** that led to the temporary closure of a major road. Emergency services were called to the scene at **6:45pm on Sunday (16March)** after the crash occurred at the **junction of Wells Park Road and Longton Avenue** in **SE26**. Paramedics from **London Ambulance Service** arrived swiftly and provided treatment to **two injured individuals** at the scene before transporting them to hospital for further care. The **extent of their injuries has not yet been confirmed**. A spokesperson for **London Ambulance Service** said: _We were called at 6.45pm on Sunday 16 March to reports of a roadtraffic collision at the junction of Wells Park Road and Longton Avenue, SE26. We sent ambulance crews to the scene and treated two patients before taking them to hospital.”_ ### **Road Closure and Investigation** Following the crash, **Wells Park Road was closed for several hours** to allow for **crash investigation work**. According to reports from the **AA** , the road remained shut for approximately **12 hours** , but it is **no longer reported as closed** as of Monday morning. The **MetropolitanPolice** were contacted for further details regarding the incident and investigation, but have **not yet issued a statement**. ### **Ongoing Concerns** Local residents have expressed concerns about **safety at the junction** , which has been the site of previous incidents. There are now calls for **traffic-calming measures or improved signage** to reduce the risk of further collisions.