A woman has been taken to hospital following a serious accident in Barnes that has led to the closure of a major road and the diversion of several London bus routes.
Incident Details
The crash occurred on the A205 Upper Richmond Road, which remains closed in both directions between Vine Road and Priests Bridge, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix. Emergency services were called to the scene at the junction with Priory Lane at around 8:05 am on Thursday, May 7.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed: “We were called today at 8.05am to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of the Upper Richmond Road and Priory Lane, Barnes. We sent resources including ambulance crews and an advanced paramedic practitioner. We treated a woman at the scene before taking her to hospital.”
Traffic Disruption
The closure has caused significant congestion, with queues extending to East Sheen shops and back onto Roehampton Lane. Traffic is being diverted via Mortlake High Street from Chalkers Corner and across Barnes Common, leading to long delays on White Hart Lane due to the level crossing.
Bus Diversions
Three London bus routes are affected by the closure:
- Route 33
- Route 337
- Route 493
These buses are currently on diversion, and passengers are advised to check for alternative routes or allow extra travel time.
Authorities have been contacted for further comment. Anyone with photos or information is encouraged to contact the reporter at rafi.benady@reachplc.com or via WhatsApp at 07554 518678.
