Major Incident Declared as Families Trapped in Flooded Wanstead Roundabout
Emergency services have been scrambled to Wanstead after families, including children, were caught in four feet of fast-flowing water at Charlie Browns roundabout. Police declared a major incident following a torrential downpour that dumped 45.9mm of rain between 3.10pm and 5pm on Sunday.
Fire Crews Launch Boat Rescue
Fire teams from across London raced to the scene with boats to rescue those stranded. Floodwaters swept through the area like a raging river, trapping people and forcing a large-scale emergency response.
Traffic Chaos: Key Roads Shut
- The M11 southbound from Junction 6 (M25) to Junction 4 (A406 North Circular) is shut due to flooding near Redbridge and Waterworks.
- Both clockwise and anti-clockwise links from the M25 to the M11 southbound are also closed.
- Drivers are urged to follow diversion signs marked with a solid black circle.
Tube and Overground Stations Closed Across London
Flooding has forced the closure of eight Tube stations and one Overground station, worsening travel disruption in east London:
- Covent Garden
- Edgware Road (Circle Line)
- Gants Hill
- Kennington
- North Greenwich
- Pudding Mill Lane
- Stepney Green
- Stockwell
- Surrey Quays (Overground)
Storms and Power Cuts Add to the Mayhem
Wanstead was battered by dramatic, almost biblical storms, including a lightning strike that caused a power cut. The relentless rain and flooding have left the area in chaos, with emergency crews working around the clock to keep people safe.
