Katherine Johnston
The Walworth Road is now fully open in both directions, Transport for London have confirmed.
A215 Walworth Road has reopened fully in both directions between Elephant & Castle and Elephant Road following the earlier collision.
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) April 27, 2018
A section of the Walworth Road from Elephant and Castle station to Elephant Road had been closed this morning after a serious collision.
Transport for London tweeted images from shortly after 5am this morning showing emergency services at the scene on the A215 Walworth Road, with both lanes closed.
A215 Walworth Road is closed in both directions between Elephant & Castle and Elephant Road due to a collision. pic.twitter.com/LrneITs8Jl
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) April 27, 2018
The South-bound lane is still closed due to a fallen lamp post, but the other lane has now re-opened.
A215 Walworth Road remains closed between Elephant & Castle and Elephant Road heading towards Camberwell due to a collision. Inbound is now open. Due to the amount of damaged caused, including a fallen lamp column, the road may be closed for some time. pic.twitter.com/Vlpp10o67L
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) April 27, 2018
TfL says the road may remain closed “for some time”, with pictures showing a severely damaged vehicle on the pavement.
A215 Walworth Road remains closed between Elephant & Castle and Elephant Road heading towards Camberwell due to a collision. Inbound is now open. Due to the amount of damaged caused, including a fallen lamp column, the road may be closed for some time
— TfL Traffic News (@TfLTrafficNews) April 27, 2018
More to follow….
