Emergency services were called to the scene in the early hours of Tuesday, June 4, after a lorry overturned on the North Circular in Park Royal, causing significant disruption to traffic in the area. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 am, prompting the closure of the A406 North Circular, which has remained shut for almost eight hours.
According to reports, the London Ambulance Service responded swiftly to the scene, where one person was found injured as a result of the crash. Paramedics provided immediate medical attention before transporting the individual to the hospital. While the condition of the patient remains unknown, authorities have assured that there were no serious injuries sustained in the incident.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service stated, “We were called at 3:35 am this morning to reports of a road traffic collision on the A406 at Hanger Lane roundabout. We treated one patient at the scene and took him to the hospital.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed their attendance at the scene, adding that no serious injuries were reported. Closures remain in effect as authorities work to manage the situation and conduct further inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The overturned lorry has caused extensive delays and disruptions to traffic flow along the North Circular, affecting commuters and motorists travelling through the area. As the investigation continues and efforts are made to clear the scene, drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and exercise caution when navigating through the affected area.
The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety and the unpredictable nature of traffic accidents. Authorities are urging motorists to remain vigilant and adhere to road regulations to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
Updates on the situation will be provided as they become available, with authorities working diligently to restore normalcy to the affected stretch of the North Circular.