Key Points:
- Accident in Hackney: A car crashed into a cyclist on Kingsland Road.
- Road Closures: Kingsland Road is partially shut from Bentley Road to A104 Dalston Lane (Dalston Junction) since 3pm.
- Cyclist Hospitalised: The severity of injuries remains unknown.
- Emergency Response: Police and ambulance services attended the scene.
- Traffic Impact: London buses are on diversion and heavy traffic reported.
- Crash Investigation: Experts are conducting an investigation at the site.
- Police and Ambulance Statements: Authorities confirm the incident and provide updates.
What Happened in the Hackney Road Accident?
HACKNEY, LONDON – A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car on Kingsland Road in Hackney. The incident occurred on Friday, February 21, prompting road closures and traffic diversions in the area.
According to Metropolitan Police, emergency services were called at 2.10pm to reports of a car and cyclist collision. The cyclist was taken to hospital, and officers are awaiting an update on their condition.
Where Did the Crash Happen?
The accident took place on Kingsland Road, a major route running between Shoreditch High Street and Dalston Kingsland.
Traffic monitoring site Inrix reported that the road has been shut from Bentley Road to A104 Dalston Lane (Dalston Junction) since 3pm, with crash investigators working at the scene.
The road is known for being busy, with transport stations, shops, eateries, and multiple bus routes along its stretch.
What Have the Police and Ambulance Service Said?
Metropolitan Police Statement:
A spokesperson for Met Police confirmed:
“Police were called at about 2.10pm on Friday, February 21, to reports of a collision involving a car and cyclist on Kingsland Road in Hackney.
Emergency services attended. The cyclist was taken to hospital. We await an update on his condition.”
London Ambulance Service Statement:
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added:
“We were called at 2pm today (February 21) to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Bentley Road and Kingsland Road, Hackney.
We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and treated a patient before taking them to hospital as a priority.”
How Has Traffic Been Affected?
- London buses on diversion due to the accident.
- Google Maps shows heavy congestion in the area.
- Drivers advised to avoid the area or leave with extra time.
What Happens Next?
Crash investigators are working at the scene, and Kingsland Road remains partially shut. Authorities urge drivers to seek alternative routes as disruption continues.
More updates to follow as information becomes available.
