Wellington Road North in Hounslow closed after crash involving car and moped

Wellington Road North in Hounslow was closed in both directions on Monday night, 12 October, after a crash involving a car and a moped.

Footage shared with UB1UB2 shows a car and a moped stopped in the road at about 9pm. Police officers and ambulance crews were at the scene, and evidence markers had been placed on the carriageway.

TfL closed the road between Staines Road and The Greenway from 9.05pm while emergency services dealt with the crash.

Condition of those involved not confirmed

The Metropolitan Police have not said publicly what condition the people involved are in, how many people were hurt or whether anyone was taken to hospital. The London Ambulance Service has not commented either.

Police often put evidence markers on the road so that officers can record where vehicles and debris ended up before the road reopens. Police have not said what caused the crash, and no arrests have been reported.

The road

Wellington Road North is a residential road with local shops in the TW4 area of Hounslow. It meets Staines Road, one of the main routes through the borough, at its southern end, and many local drivers use it as a through route.

While the road was closed, drivers had to use other routes around the area. The closure caused disruption into the late evening. Police have not said when the road reopened.

Witnesses

Police have not made a formal appeal. Anyone who saw the crash, or who has dashcam or doorbell footage from Wellington Road North at around 9pm on Monday 12 October, can contact the police on 101. In an emergency, always call 999.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.