Major Incident After High-Speed Police Chase Ends in Crash Near North Middlesex Hospital
The Metropolitan Police declared a major incident early Monday after a high-speed police pursuit ended in a dramatic crash around 5am. Three people were involved, with one left suffering life-changing injuries.
Car Smashes Into Hospital Glass Frontage
The chase finished at the North Middlesex Hospital estate where the vehicle smashed into the glass frontage, embedding part of the car in the building. Specialists from the Met’s Collision Investigation Unit rushed to the scene to probe the crash.
Chaos and Confusion as Police Tape Blocks Off Area
Witnesses described a chaotic scene with red and blue police tape sealing off the area. Rumours of a possible explosion swirled, but the Metropolitan Police have confirmed they are treating the incident purely as a car crash.
Transport Disrupted, Public Urged to Avoid Park Royal
- Bus services around Park Royal are being diverted.
- Access to Central Middlesex Hospital has been restricted.
- Authorities urge the public to avoid the area while investigations continue.
A London Ambulance Service" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked">London Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed they have not treated anyone connected to the incident so far. Updates are expected as police carry on their investigation.
Reportedly, the situation has now been downgraded from a major to a critical incident, though this remains unconfirmed.
