The London Ambulance Service raced to Crown Point Parade in Upper Norwood just before 10pm on Tuesday, February 3, after receiving reports of a woman in distress.
Rapid Response to Upper Norwood Emergency
Paramedics arrived in ambulances and fast response cars, joined by an incident response officer, reaching the scene within five minutes of the call.
Tragic Outcome Despite Swift Action
Despite their urgent efforts, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Official Statement from Ambulance Service
“We were called at 9.56pm yesterday (3 February) to reports of an unwell person in Crown Point Parade, Upper Norwood,” a London Ambulance Service spokesperson said.
“We sent an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to the scene.
“The first paramedic arrived in around five minutes.
“Despite the best efforts of our crews, a woman sadly died at the scene.”