Developing story: this article will be updated as more information is confirmed about the Bollo Bridge Road crash.
A Bollo Bridge Road crash has closed the road in Acton this afternoon, with the route blocked in both directions and traffic building on the surrounding streets.
The incident is between Bollo Lane and Hanbury Road, where drivers are reporting slow-moving traffic and long queues stretching back from the closure.
Bus passengers are also caught up in the disruption. Route 440 is being diverted away from the area while the road remains shut, leaving some stops unserved.
What we know so far
Key facts
- Where: Bollo Bridge Road, Acton, between Bollo Lane and Hanbury Road
- What: A road traffic crash — the road is blocked in both directions
- Traffic: Slow-moving traffic and queues building in the area
- Buses: Route 440 diverted
- Advice: Avoid the area if possible and allow extra time for journeys
It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved in the crash, or whether anyone was injured. We have contacted the emergency services for more information and will update this article when we hear back.
Motorists heading through Acton are being urged to find alternative routes while the closure is in place. With the evening rush approaching, delays are expected to grow if the road remains shut.
The picture this afternoon
Reports of the incident began emerging early this afternoon, and the picture quickly became one of significant local disruption. Drivers on Bollo Bridge Road found themselves unable to pass in either direction, with the blockage centred on the stretch between Bollo Lane and Hanbury Road.
As word spread, traffic began to stack up on the surrounding residential streets while motorists looked for a way around the closure. The 440 bus, which normally serves the area, was diverted — a sign of how seriously the shutdown is affecting movement through this part of west London.
Closures like this often take some time to clear. Once the emergency services have dealt with the immediate incident, the road may need to be examined before it can safely reopen, and any vehicles involved may need to be recovered.
Impact on the local area
Bollo Bridge Road is an important link for this corner of Acton, and shutting it in both directions has an immediate knock-on effect. Local drivers face longer journeys, and the surrounding streets are absorbing traffic they were not built to carry at this volume.
For people who rely on the bus, the diversion of the 440 is the most visible disruption. Stops along the closed section are not being served, and passengers should check live departure information and be prepared to walk to an alternative stop or allow extra time. Our separate guide to road closures and bus diversions across the capital is being kept up to date.
It is the second emergency incident in the area in recent days to draw a response from the capital’s blue-light services, following a blaze on the ninth floor of an Acton tower block which left a child and an adult needing hospital treatment.
Travellers heading further afield should also keep an eye on wider disruption on London’s transport network, with planned engineering work affecting several lines.
What to do if you are affected
- Check live traffic information before you set off
- Avoid Bollo Bridge Road and the surrounding streets if you can
- If you use the 440 bus, plan an alternative route or stop
- Allow plenty of extra time for journeys through Acton this evening
What happens next
The immediate priority is making the scene safe and caring for anyone involved. Once that work is done, investigators will want to understand how the crash happened — and that can mean the road stays closed for some time.
We will continue to follow this story and will update this page as soon as the road reopens or more details are confirmed. This is a developing story.
