4th September at 0317hrs The road is blocked at the junction with Kirkdale Corner, due to a collision. Route Affected N176 From Kirkdale Corner, A Sydenham Road, R Newlands Park, L Lennard Road, R Parish Lane, R Green Lane, LOR. Same in reverse. Diversion Reference D70292

27th October at 0947hrs The road is blocked in both directions at Kirkdale due to emergency services in attendance. Route Affected: 363 SERVICE CONTROLLER DIVERSION - From Sydenham Hill at Wells Park Road, R Wells Park Road, L Kirkdale, Ah Sydenham Hill LOR. Both directions. Diversion Reference: D83508

Reinstated at 2148hrs UPDATE 1610hrs, Diversions changed, From Westwood Hill, A Westwood Hill, Circumnavigate roundabout at Fountain Drive, back into Westwood Hill, R Crystal Palace Park Road LOR (same on reverse) --------------------------------------------------- 27th May at 1140hrs Buses diverted in both directions on safety grounds at the junction with Lawrie Park Road due to temporary signals not working. Routes Affected: 176,197 176,197, Towards Croydon/Penge. From Kirkdale at the junction with Westwood Hill, L Sydenham Road, R Newlands Park, L Lennard Road, R Parish Lane, R Green Lane, A Croydon Road, LOR. In both directions Diversion Reference: D78411

17th January at 1440hrs, Due to a large Police / security incident, Perry Hill, Perry Rise, and Sainsburys have / are being closed. Routes Affected: 181,194,202,352,356,450 181 N/B from Station Way, A Sydenham Road, R Mayow Road, R Perry Vale, L Woolstone Road, L Catford Hill LOR 181 S/B from Catford Hill, R Woolstone Road, R Perry Vale, L Mayow Road, L Sydenham Road, A Bell Green, R Southend Lane LOR 194 curtailed Penge Crooked Billet 202 from Sydenham Road, L Mayow Road, R Perry Vale, L Woolstone Road, L Catford Hill LOR (same on reverse) 352 curtailed Beckenham Junction 356 from Kent House Road, L Sydenham Road, R Mayow Road, L Perry Vale LOR (same on reverse) 450 curtailed Sydenham Diversion Reference D74249

16th March at 1855hrs  The road is blocked in both directions at the junction with Longton Road due to a collision. Routes Affected: 202,356 202 Towards Crystal Palace. From Kirkdale at the junction with Wells Park Road, A Kirkdale, L Sydenham Hill, LOR. In both Directions. 356 Towards Upper Sydenham. From Kirkdale at the junction with Wells Farm Road, A Kirkdale, R Westwood Hill, R  Sydenham Hill, LOR. In both Directions. Diversion Reference: D76094

**Two people have been taken to hospital** following a **road traffic collision** in **Sydenham** that led to the temporary closure of a major road. Emergency services were called to the scene at **6:45pm on Sunday (16March)** after the crash occurred at the **junction of Wells Park Road and Longton Avenue** in **SE26**. Paramedics from **London Ambulance Service** arrived swiftly and provided treatment to **two injured individuals** at the scene before transporting them to hospital for further care. The **extent of their injuries has not yet been confirmed**. A spokesperson for **London Ambulance Service** said: _We were called at 6.45pm on Sunday 16 March to reports of a roadtraffic collision at the junction of Wells Park Road and Longton Avenue, SE26. We sent ambulance crews to the scene and treated two patients before taking them to hospital.”_ ### **Road Closure and Investigation** Following the crash, **Wells Park Road was closed for several hours** to allow for **crash investigation work**. According to reports from the **AA** , the road remained shut for approximately **12 hours** , but it is **no longer reported as closed** as of Monday morning. The **MetropolitanPolice** were contacted for further details regarding the incident and investigation, but have **not yet issued a statement**. ### **Ongoing Concerns** Local residents have expressed concerns about **safety at the junction** , which has been the site of previous incidents. There are now calls for **traffic-calming measures or improved signage** to reduce the risk of further collisions.

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16th March at 1855hrs  The road is blocked in both directions at the junction with Longton Road due to a collision. Routes Affected: 202,356 202 Towards Crystal Palace. From Kirkdale at the junction with Wells Park Road, A Kirkdale, L Sydenham Hill, LOR. In both Directions. 356 Towards Upper Sydenham. From Kirkdale at the junction with Wells Farm Road, A Kirkdale, R Westwood Hill, R  Sydenham Hill, LOR. In both Directions. Diversion Reference: D76094

UPDATE 0704hrs - Road is still closed, incorrect information given to the road being open. Originally cleared at 0645hrs ------------------------------------------------------ 5th March at 0615hrs Road is blocked in both directions near junction of Westwood Hill due to an RTC Routes Affected: 202, 363 202 - Towards Crystal Palace - From Sydenham Road at junction of Kirkdale, A Westwood Hill to LOR - Same in reverse 363 - Towards Crystal Palace - From London Road at junction of Sydenham Hill, A London Road, R Dartmouth Road, L Kirkdale, at roundabout 2nd exit Westwood Hill to LOR - Same in reverse Diversion Reference: D75721