Broken bus shuts Station Road in Wood Green for five hours
Bus route 29 diverted via Turnpike Lane after collision with traffic light at 07:40 today
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Station Road in Wood Green was closed for nearly five hours this morning after a double-decker bus broke down following a collision with a traffic light. The incident, which occurred at 07:40 on 12 September 2024, caused significant disruption to bus services and local traffic.
Transport for London (TfL) confirmed the bus, operating route 29, was unable to continue its journey after the impact. No injuries were reported, but the road remained closed until 12:30 while recovery teams worked to remove the vehicle.
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Detours and delays for bus passengers
Route 29, which runs between Trafalgar Square and Wood Green, was diverted via Turnpike Lane for the duration of the closure. TfL estimated that journeys could take up to 20 minutes longer as a result. No replacement buses were provided.
Local residents reported delays on social media, with some saying they had to walk to alternative stops. One passenger told *This Is Local London* that the diversion added "a good 15 minutes" to their commute. TfL did not respond to questions about compensation for affected passengers.
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What happens next
TfL has not released a timeline for an investigation into the incident. The operator of the bus, Go-Ahead London, said it was assisting with recovery efforts but declined to comment further. Station Road reopened at 12:30, but no update was given on when normal service would resume.
Residents can check TfL’s website or the TfL Go app for live service updates. Customer services can be contacted on 0343 222 1234 for alternative travel advice. No further road closures are expected, but delays may persist as services return to normal.
Questions this report answers
+How long was Station Road closed today?
Station Road in Wood Green was closed from 07:40 until 12:30 on 12 September 2024 after a bus broke down. The road reopened once the vehicle was removed, but delays may have continued as services resumed.
+Which bus route was affected by the closure?
Bus route 29, which runs between Trafalgar Square and Wood Green, was diverted via Turnpike Lane. Passengers experienced delays of up to 20 minutes, but no replacement buses were provided by Transport for London.
+What caused the bus to break down?
The bus collided with a traffic light at 07:40, causing it to break down. Transport for London confirmed no injuries were reported, but the incident led to a five-hour road closure while recovery teams worked to remove the vehicle.
+How can I check for updates on bus services?
Transport for London provides live service updates on its website and the TfL Go app. Passengers can also contact customer services on 0343 222 1234 for alternative travel advice or information about delays.
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