Police Chase Ends in Chaos on Kilburn’s A5
A reckless car spun out of control and smashed into a bus shelter after a high-speed police chase on the A5 Shoot-up Hill in Kilburn.
Crash Closes Road and Sparks Major Disruption
Met Police shut the road between Exeter Road and Mapesbury Road near Kilburn Tube Station from 2.30am Wednesday following the smash. The crash damaged a bus shelter, a lamp post, and even a garden fence.
Local Residents Left Shaken by Explosion-Like Bang
One stunned homeowner described being woken by a noise “like a bomb going off” and said there was “debris everywhere” after the car hit the fence.
Buses Diverted as Chaos Unfolds
- Bus routes 189 and N16 are now on diversion.
- Emergency crews remain on scene clearing the mess.
The Met is investigating the incident as local folk reel from the early-morning drama.
