A crash in Walthamstow has blocked Markhouse Road near St James’s Street station, with major traffic building in the area during Monday morning’s rush hour.
The incident was reported on Monday morning on the busy east London road, close to the Overground station. This is a developing story — follow our live updates below for the latest.
What we know so far
The crash happened on Markhouse Road in Walthamstow, near St James’s Street station — a busy corridor for both drivers and rail passengers heading into central London.
Details of the vehicles involved, the exact extent of the road closure and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed in the early updates.
Advice for drivers
Drivers in the Walthamstow area should expect delays and consider alternative routes until the road reopens. Bus services using Markhouse Road may also be affected.
Those travelling by rail can use St James’s Street station on the London Overground’s Weaver line, though passengers should check for any knock-on disruption.
A difficult morning on the roads
The Walthamstow crash comes on a morning of widespread disruption across London’s roads — for more on today’s incidents, see our live coverage of the M25 crash near Leatherhead and the A406 crash at Henly’s Corner.
This is a developing story. This article will be updated as more information becomes available.
