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Published: 7:27 pm June 24, 2025
Updated: 1:19 pm October 8, 2025
Emergency Services Respond to Major Incident at Highbridge Retail Park in Waltham Abbey

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Emergency services are currently on the scene of a serious incident at Highbridge Retail Park in Waltham Abbey.

An eyewitness reported that the McDonald’s restaurant at the retail park has been taped off, with a heavy emergency services presence, including:

The exact nature of the incident is not yet confirmed, but responders remain at the scene as of this afternoon.

Public Urged to Avoid Area

Members of the public are advised to avoid the area while emergency services deal with the situation. Access to certain parts of the retail park may be restricted.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement, but further updates are expected as the situation develops.

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