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Roads & Driving · M25Motorbike Crash Blocks M25 Link Road
A collision involving a motorbike has caused significant traffic disruption on a key road near the M25. Emergency services responded to the incident, leading to queueing traffic and delays for drivers.
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Three arrested after fatal Stanmore crash
Three men have been arrested following a fatal collision in Stanmore that killed a car driver and left a bus driver with life-changing injuries. The crash occurred late on Sunday night on Honeypot Lane.
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Roads & Driving · West LondonPedestrian injured after bus crashes into Hayes building
A pedestrian sustained minor injuries when a double decker bus crashed into a building in Hayes on Friday evening. The bus, which had no passengers on board, also resulted in the driver receiving treatment for minor injuries.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonCyclists running red lights spark reader backlash
A debate is growing among readers regarding cyclists who disregard red traffic signals. Some argue this behaviour endangers vulnerable road users and contradicts principles of shared space, pointing to past infrastructure reversals.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonA12 Lane Blocked After Multi-Vehicle Crash
A multi-vehicle collision on the A12 in East London has led to significant traffic disruption, with one lane blocked. The incident caused delays for commuters and travellers.
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Met Police boosts e-bike fleet to tackle moped gangs
The Metropolitan Police has increased its electric bike fleet from five to 25 to combat phone snatchers and moped gangs. The expansion, funded by criminal assets and the Home Office, follows a significant drop in phone thefts across London.
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Roads & Driving · GatwickA22 closed near Gatwick after car and lorry crash
A serious collision involving a car and a lorry led to the closure of the A22 near Gatwick Airport on August 25, 2026. The incident caused significant disruption for travellers and local residents.
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Calls to ban delivery drivers with L plates
Motorcyclists using provisional licences and learner plates could be banned from working as delivery drivers in London. The London Assembly passed a motion urging the government to change regulations, citing road safety concerns.
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Roads & Driving · HeathrowM25 blocked near Heathrow after crash
The M25 was blocked near Heathrow Airport on Tuesday morning due to a crash. Traffic was significantly delayed in the area as emergency services responded to the incident.
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WorldOverturned Vehicle Closes Tower Bridge Road
An overturned vehicle near Tower Bridge led to road closures and substantial traffic delays. Emergency services were present at the scene, managing the incident and its impact on surrounding routes.
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Roads & Driving · East LondonDagenham crash: Man taken to hospital after Wood Lane incident
A man was taken to hospital after a crash in Dagenham on Thursday, August 20. Emergency services, including police, ambulance, and fire crews, attended the scene on Wood Lane.
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Roads & Driving · North LondonAlperton motorbike meets prompt calls for enforcement action
Residents in Alperton have urged Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police to take coordinated action against weekly motorbike meets on Beresford Road. Concerns include dangerous riding, noise, litter, and cloned number plates, with councillors and locals demanding enforcement under existing powers.
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WorldSUVs now half of new UK car sales as child death risk triples
SUVs made up 50% of new car sales in wealthy nations last year and 30% of all UK vehicles. Their higher bonnets triple the risk of a child being killed in a collision, transport data shows. Volvo now only offers SUVs in Britain, reducing options for families seeking smaller cars.
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WorldRoad crime victims in England and Wales wait months for justice, report finds
A review by the victims’ commissioner for England and Wales reveals that families and victims of road crime endure lengthy police investigations, poor communication, and inadequate support. Nearly 30,000 people were killed or seriously injured in the year to June 2025, with 25-30% of collisions involving criminal driving.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 reopens after lorry and cyclist collision at Bignells Corner
A collision between a lorry and a cyclist at Bignells Corner near junction 23 of the M25 on 12 August 2026 caused significant delays. The cyclist was taken to hospital by air ambulance, and lane closures led to queues stretching over a mile before the road reopened.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 crash in Holmesdale Tunnel shuts two lanes near Enfield
A collision between a lorry and a car inside Holmesdale Tunnel on the M25 near Enfield closed two lanes this morning, causing delays for drivers. National Highways confirmed the incident, which occurred shortly after 7:30 a.m. on 12 September 2024.
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Roads & Driving · Central LondonMet Police seize £3.7m Ferrari in central London crackdown
Metropolitan Police seized 90 vehicles, including a rare £3.7m Ferrari Monza SP2, during a weekend operation targeting antisocial driving. The driver held only a provisional licence and no insurance. Fifteen cars were taken immediately under antisocial behaviour powers.
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Cycling & Walking · LondonE-scooter riders face higher brain injury risk than cyclists, study finds
A national trauma study reveals e-scooter riders are 3.5 times more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries than motorcyclists. Only 5.9% of riders wore helmets, and over 10% of injured riders were children. The findings raise safety concerns as trials continue in 11 London boroughs.
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Roads & Driving · M25M25 delays after van crash at Swanley Interchange on 6 August
A van crash on the M25 anticlockwise at Swanley Interchange caused major delays on 6 August. National Highways confirmed the incident, which closed one lane until 11:15, with tailbacks stretching to junction 4.
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Roads & Driving · South LondonM23 crash shuts northbound lanes near Gatwick Airport for six hours
A multi-vehicle collision on the M23 northbound near Gatwick Airport caused lane closures and delays for six hours on 12 September. National Highways confirmed five vehicles were involved, with no serious injuries reported. All lanes reopened by 20:30.
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