Emergency services are dealing with a collision involving a pedestrian on the A225 Princes Road in Dartford this afternoon, with drivers being warned to expect disruption in the area while the incident is attended to.
The Princes Road Dartford crash was first reported at around 11.35am on Monday, October 5. Little confirmed detail has emerged so far, but the incident is understood to have taken place on Princes Road, one of the main routes running through the Kent town on the south-eastern fringe of London.
Motorists travelling through Dartford are being urged to avoid the affected stretch where possible and to allow extra time for their journeys. Anyone on foot or on a bike near the scene is also advised to take extra care.
What we know so far
- A collision involving a pedestrian has been reported on the A225 Princes Road in Dartford.
- The incident was first reported at around 11.35am on Monday, October 5.
- The condition of the pedestrian has not yet been confirmed.
- It is not yet known whether the road has been closed or what diversions are in place.
Follow the live updates above — this page will refresh automatically as new confirmed information comes in.
Travel advice
The A225 is a key artery connecting Dartford with the surrounding parts of Kent and the wider south-east London area. When incidents occur on roads as busy as this one, tailbacks can build quickly, particularly around the middle of the day when local traffic is at its heaviest.
Commuters heading into the town centre, towards the railway station or the local shopping areas could all find their journeys affected this afternoon. Bus passengers should also be prepared for possible delays or diversions on services that normally run along Princes Road.
Anyone planning to travel through Dartford today is advised to check a live traffic or journey-planning app before setting off, and to follow any instructions given by officers or traffic management crews at the scene.
A developing story
When collisions involving pedestrians are reported, police and ambulance crews are typically sent to the scene, and officers will often put temporary traffic measures in place while they carry out their work. At this stage, however, the emergency services have not yet released confirmed details about this incident, including the circumstances of the collision or the condition of the person involved.
We will continue to monitor the situation and will add verified updates to the live blog above as they are confirmed. We will not publish speculation — only information that has been checked.
Elsewhere in London today
It has been a busy day on the capital’s roads. Earlier, a lorry crash blocked a lane on Victoria Street as lunchtime traffic built towards Victoria station. In north London, Chase Road in Southgate was shut in both directions after a vehicle fire, while in the south-west of the capital, a burst water main flooded part of South Wimbledon, closing Kingston Road westbound.
Road safety
Incidents like this one are a reminder of the need for care on busy urban roads. Drivers are asked to remain alert, keep to the speed limit and be ready to stop — particularly on stretches used heavily by pedestrians. Pedestrians are urged to use marked crossings where they are available and to stay aware of traffic, especially on fast or congested routes.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has dashcam footage that could help, is encouraged to contact the police. In an emergency, always dial 999; for non-urgent reports, call 101.
This is a developing story. Refresh this page for the latest confirmed updates from Princes Road.
We will keep this article updated throughout the afternoon as more confirmed information becomes available. If you are travelling anywhere near Dartford today, please plan ahead, allow plenty of extra time for your journey and check back here for the latest news.
