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M3 Delays: Caravan Overturned Near London
An overturned caravan led to significant traffic disruption on the M3, causing delays of up to eight miles for drivers heading towards London. The incident impacted travel on the busy motorway.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonMet PC denies causing death of pregnant woman
A Metropolitan Police officer has denied causing the death of Mariam Ahmed, who died following a high-speed collision in Eltham. The court heard allegations of excessive speed and dangerous overtaking by two officers on duty.
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Roads & Driving · LondonShaftesbury Avenue closed after woman hit by bus
Shaftesbury Avenue in London's West End was closed to traffic and a police cordon was put in place after a woman was reportedly struck by a bus. The incident led to significant disruption.
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Roads & Driving · All LondonDrivers ignoring roadworks put lives at risk, National Highways warns
National Highways has issued a stark warning about drivers deliberately entering roadwork closures to avoid queues. Hundreds of such incidents have been recorded this year, with drivers putting road workers and themselves at risk.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonCrash Blocks Shoreditch High Street, Causing Major Delays
A collision has caused a significant blockage on Shoreditch High Street in East London, leading to widespread traffic disruption. The incident is impacting travel on the A10, with drivers advised to seek alternative routes.
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M25 and M26 face long delays after breakdown and crash
Significant delays are affecting the M25 and M26 motorways following a broken-down vehicle and a prior collision. Lane closures and queues are impacting journeys, with congestion stretching for miles.
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M25 Clockwise Delays: Road Sweeper Breakdown Causes 30-Minute Hold-Ups
A broken-down road sweeper has led to a lane closure on the M25 clockwise between Junctions 2 and 3. This incident is causing 30-minute delays from the QEII Bridge, with queues extending towards Swanley and Lakeside.
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M25 and QEII Bridge face weekend overnight closures
Drivers using the M25 motorway and the QEII Bridge at Dartford should prepare for significant overnight disruptions this coming weekend. Several sections of the motorway will be closed for planned works, including a full overnight closure of the QEII Bridge.
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M25 Traffic Disrupted by Two Crashes
Two separate collisions on the M25 led to lane closures and substantial traffic queues. The incidents caused significant disruption for drivers using the busy motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Lane Closure Causes Rush Hour Delays
A crash on the M25 has caused one lane to be closed, leading to long delays for drivers during the busy rush hour period. The incident is affecting traffic flow significantly.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Crash Causes Major Traffic Delays
A crash close to the M25 motorway caused substantial traffic delays and lengthy queues on September 17, 2026. The incident impacted travel in the Potters Bar area, leading to significant disruption for motorists.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonA406 Delays: Crash and Lorry Breakdown Cause Major Congestion
Two separate incidents on the A406 North Circular Road are causing substantial traffic delays across North London. A crash westbound at Bowes Road and a broken-down lorry eastbound at Henlys Corner have resulted in extensive queues and lane closures.
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Lower Thames Crossing uses Europe's largest tunnel boring machine
Construction is underway for the Lower Thames Crossing, featuring Europe's largest tunnel boring machine. The £11bn project aims to enhance connectivity across the South East, double road capacity east of London, and alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonWhitton Avenue East shut after incident causes traffic chaos
Whitton Avenue East in north west London was closed due to an emergency incident, leading to widespread traffic disruption. The road closure caused significant delays for commuters and residents in the surrounding areas.
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Roads & Driving · M25Generator falls from truck on M25, causing traffic chaos
A generator fell from a truck on the M25 motorway, resulting in extensive traffic disruption and miles of delays. The incident was reported live, causing significant inconvenience for commuters and travellers.
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Roads & Driving · All LondonAir ambulance called to A2 motorbike and car crash
An air ambulance was dispatched to the scene of a crash involving a car and a motorbike on the A2 Watling Street. The incident caused traffic delays in the area as emergency services managed the scene.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonBurrage Road closed after crash causes traffic
Burrage Road in south London has been shut following a road traffic collision. The incident is leading to significant traffic congestion and diversions for drivers in the Woolwich area.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 Blocked by Truck Incident
A truck incident has caused the M25 to be blocked, leading to slow traffic conditions. The disruption is affecting journeys on the busy motorway.
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Roads & Driving · M25Engineers Criticise National Highways' Drainage Design Rules
Engineers from nine companies have criticised National Highways' rules for designing road drainage, citing inaccuracies in the Design Palette and insufficient guidance for effective swales. The Road Runoff Group warns these issues could impact water quality and flood risk mitigation.
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Roads & Driving · CroydonCroydon Road Disrupted by Burst Water Main
A burst water main has led to traffic disruption and diversions on a road in Croydon. The situation is being monitored and reported on by Your Local Guardian.
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