Court Road in Orpington ground to a halt for several hours on January 7 after...

Published: 7:31 pm January 7, 2026
Updated: 8:45 am February 5, 2026
Orpington Chaos: Court Road Shut After Crash

Court Road in Orpington ground to a halt for several hours on January 7 after a nasty road traffic collision.

Crash Sparks Emergency Response and Road Closure

The smash happened around 4.30pm, forcing emergency services to rush to the scene. Authorities shut the road both ways between Lower Road and Old Priory Avenue while they sorted the mess out.

Bus Routes Diverted, Traffic Snarled

Bus routes 353 and R4 were hit hard, diverted away from the chaos as emergency crews worked safely on site.

Road Reopens After Hours of Disruption

By early evening, the crash site was cleared and Court Road was set to reopen. Emergency services gave no further details at the time.

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