North Circular Road closed after fatal crash near Chiswick Roundabout
One person died and the A406 remains shut between Brent Cross and Henlys Corner since early morning
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A fatal collision on the North Circular Road has closed the A406 between Brent Cross and Henlys Corner for more than seven hours. One person died at the scene near Chiswick Roundabout, as reported by This Is Local London. The road remains shut in both directions, with no confirmed time for reopening.
Emergency services arrived shortly after the crash, which occurred in the early hours of the morning. London Fire Brigade and Metropolitan Police officers are still present, managing traffic diversions through residential areas. Transport for London (TfL) has not provided an update on when the road will reopen.
North Circular crash shuts A406 for seven hours near Brent Cross
Drivers diverted after collision at Chiswick Roundabout on 20 August 2026
Diversions and delays
Drivers are being diverted via the A1 through Golders Green and the A502 towards Finchley. Local bus routes, including the 210 and 260, are experiencing delays. TfL has urged motorists to avoid the area and use public transport where possible.
Residents in Hendon and Temple Fortune have reported increased congestion on local roads. Barnet Council has not issued a statement on the incident. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and police have not released further details about the victim.
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What happens next
The Metropolitan Police will continue their investigation at the scene. TfL will reopen the North Circular Road once the area is cleared, but no timeline has been given. Drivers are advised to check TfL’s traffic updates or use apps like Waze for real-time diversions.
Questions this report answers
+How long will the North Circular Road stay closed?
The A406 has been closed for over seven hours, with no confirmed reopening time. Transport for London has not provided an update, so drivers should expect delays to continue throughout the day.
+What diversions are in place for the North Circular Road closure?
Traffic is being diverted via the A1 through Golders Green and the A502 towards Finchley. Local bus routes are delayed, and residents are advised to use public transport or alternative routes.
+Who is responsible for managing the road closure?
Transport for London is overseeing the closure of the North Circular Road. The Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade are also at the scene, investigating the fatal crash near Chiswick Roundabout.
+Has the victim of the crash been identified?
The Metropolitan Police have not released details about the victim. The cause of the crash remains unclear, and no further information has been provided to the public.
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