Car left on its side at Park Road roundabout in Uxbridge

A white car ended up lying on its side at the Park Road roundabout in Uxbridge on Tuesday 3 November, causing delays in the town centre.

Footage shared with UB1UB2 shows the car on its side at about 12.05pm. Marked police cars were blocking one lane and traffic was filing slowly past.

The person who filmed the scene said officers were trying to get the car back onto its wheels.

What is not yet known

The Metropolitan Police has not confirmed how the car came to overturn, how many vehicles were involved or whether anyone was injured. It is also not known whether anyone was taken to hospital or whether any arrests were made.

It is not clear how long the lane stayed closed or when the car was taken away. Locals said traffic built up around the roundabout while emergency services were there.

Traffic in Uxbridge town centre

Park Road is one of the main routes in and out of Uxbridge town centre. It carries traffic between the centre and the residential areas to the north-east, and buses and local traffic heading towards the shops and Uxbridge Underground station also use it.

A closure at a busy junction like this can quickly back up traffic onto nearby roads, especially at lunchtime. Drivers heading through the area on Tuesday were warned to expect delays around Park Road.

Up-to-date information on roads and bus routes in London is available from TfL's journey planner and status updates. Roadworks and closures on local roads in the borough are listed by Hillingdon Council.

Contacting the police

The police have not issued an appeal about the incident. Anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam footage, can contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 or online. Always call 999 in an emergency. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.