Car Crashes into Central London Landmark at Piccadilly Circus – One Man Fights for Life
A serious crash in the heart of London has left one man with life-threatening injuries after a black BMW overturned near the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain in Piccadilly Circus during the early hours of Sunday morning.
Emergency Response
Emergency services were called to the scene at 5.25am following reports of a single-vehicle collision. On arrival, Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service (LAS), and London Fire Brigade found the BMW on its roof near the iconic ‘Eros’ statue, a landmark that attracts thousands of tourists daily.
Paramedics from London’s Air Ambulance trauma team were dispatched and arrived in under four minutes. Two men, both aged 22, were treated on scene.
- One of the men was rushed to a major trauma centre with life-threatening injuries
- The other was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening
Roads Closed and Scene Sealed
Photos show the severely damaged car upside down, with debris strewn across the pavement and a smashed lamppost nearby. The base of the Eros Fountain appears intact, though police have cordoned off surrounding roads.
A Met Police spokesperson said:
“At 05:28hrs on Sunday, 29 June police were called to Piccadilly Circus following a single vehicle road traffic collision.
A black BMW had overturned, ending up next to the Eros fountain.
There are road closures in place around Piccadilly Circus while our investigation continues.
No pedestrians were injured and no other vehicles are believed to be involved.”
Witness Accounts
A witness on social media wrote:
“The car looked like it had driven straight into the fountain. Roads around the roundabout are completely closed. It’s the busiest spot in London on a weekend – total chaos.”
Ongoing Investigation
Police are continuing their enquiries into the cause of the crash. No arrests have been made, and investigators are appealing to any witnesses or those with dashcam footage from the area between 5am and 5.45am to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting reference 29/06 Piccadilly crash.
