On Saturday 20th July, a road traffic incident occurred on Whitchurch Lane, Edgware, resulting in the westbound road being blocked.
The closure began just after midnight and was cleared shortly before 4am this morning, affecting bus routes 79, 186, and 340.
The incident happened near the junction with Station Road, a car reportedly collided with a building and street furniture.
A local resident reported hearing a crash followed by a ‘thunder-like sound’. Upon checking, they saw a crowd gathered around a car on the pavement.
Several police cars and three fire engines were present for an extended period. A yellow barrier now surrounds the vehicle involved in the incident. No casualties have been confirmed at this time.
The road was closed for approximately four hours, causing significant disruption.
A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade told Harrow Online, “Firefighters responded to reports of a road traffic collision on Whitchurch Lane in Edgware.
“One car collided with street furniture and a building.
“The Brigade was called at 2344 (19/07) and the incident was over for firefighters at 0027 (20/07). Two fire engines from Stanmore Fire Station attended the scene.”
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