Man dies and child, 11, is left fighting for life after lorry smashes into house 

A man has died and several others including a child have been injured after a lorry crashed into a house today.

Police were called to the scene in Kidbrooke, south east London, around 8am this morning to reports of a collision involving multiple vehicles and a building.

Officers are on scene with London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade.

At this time, we are aware of a number of people being injured.

One man has been declared dead at the scene. Work is ongoing to trace his next of kin.

An 11-year-old child was taken to hospital. Their condition has been assessed as life-threatening. Two males have been taken to hospital; we await an update on their conditions.

Road closures are in place and the public are asked to avoid the area.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances.