Southall Lane in Heston closed by police after scooter and pickup crash

Police closed part of Southall Lane in Heston on the evening of Monday 19 October after a crash between a scooter and a pickup truck.

Footage shared with UB1UB2 shows a scooter lying on its side in front of a black pickup at about 6.45pm. Debris is spread across the road, and a helmet and a first aid bag can be seen on the verge.

Officers taped off the road. The cordon stopped people leaving the David Lloyd Clubs site on Southall Lane by car.

Gym members unable to drive out

Images from the scene show members and families, some with children, standing in the gym car park beside their cars while police lights flashed nearby. It is understood they were told they could walk off the site but could not drive out until the road reopened.

The club, which has tennis courts, swimming pools and a gym, is one of the biggest leisure sites in the area. Its only road access is from Southall Lane (postcode TW5 9PE), so closing that stretch left drivers with no way out.

What is and isn't confirmed

The Metropolitan Police have not said publicly what caused the crash, whether anyone was hurt, or whether anyone has been arrested. It is also not confirmed how long the road was closed or what kind of scooter was involved.

Southall Lane is a busy road. It runs north from Heston towards the M4 and Southall, and buses use it, with stops near the Heston Centre. When roads are closed after a serious crash, it is usually so that officers and collision investigators can examine the scene before the road reopens.

Anyone who saw the crash, or who has dashcam or phone footage from Southall Lane at around 6.45pm on Monday 19 October, can contact the police on 101 or report it online through the Metropolitan Police website. Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always call 999.