Emergency services are dealing with a crash involving a lorry and a car on the North Circular Road at Drury Way, with drivers warned to expect long delays while the incident is cleared.
The collision was reported on Friday lunchtime, partially blocking one of the capital’s busiest arterial routes and sparking major congestion. Traffic is queueing back from the scene as police, paramedics and traffic officers work to make the area safe.
Motorists are being urged to avoid the stretch of the North Circular around Drury Way and to use alternative routes where possible. Anyone already caught in the tailbacks should allow extra time and expect slow-moving traffic for some time.
What we know so far
- A lorry and a car have collided on the North Circular Road at Drury Way.
- Emergency crews are on the scene and part of the road is blocked.
- Long delays are building on surrounding routes as traffic diverts.
Travel advice for drivers
Transport for London is advising motorists to check the latest travel updates before setting out and to plan ahead if travelling through the area. Bus services running through the corridor could also face delays or diversions while the incident is dealt with.
The North Circular is among the most heavily used roads in the capital, carrying tens of thousands of vehicles every day, and even a minor collision can quickly send queues stretching for miles along the A406.
It comes on a difficult day for London’s roads. Earlier, the A2 was shut at Old Kent Road after a separate crash that saw buses diverted, while a collision on Tollington Road brought major disruption to the A503 in north London. Drivers are also contending with a packed weekend of events bringing road closures and bus diversions across the capital.
Anyone travelling in north London this afternoon is encouraged to keep an eye on live road status updates, as knock-on delays are expected to continue into the evening rush hour while recovery work takes place.
Police are asking motorists approaching the scene to slow down, follow directions from officers and give emergency vehicles room to work. Drivers are advised to consider delaying non-essential journeys until the road is fully reopened.
This is a developing story. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.
