Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic collision (RTC) involving a trapped person on Chigwell Road at the junction with Maybank Road, South Woodford, E18, late Friday evening.
Firefighters Rescue Trapped Individual
At aroun 9:25pm, 16 May 2025, the London Fire Brigade was called to reports of a collision involving a vehicle with a person trapped inside. Crews worked swiftly to free the occupant, while %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_0%% secured the area and those involved were treated by Paramedics from the London Ambulance service.
The incident took place near Maybank Road and Chigwell Road, prompting an immediate %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_2%% rescue unit that contains specialists cutting equipment with firefighters confirmed to have successfully rescued the person from the vehicle.
Police and Fire Services on Scene
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Road Closures and Travel Disruption
Chigwell Road was initially blocked and %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_5%% at 9:25pm, with diversions set up at the junction with Maybank Road. The road was cleared at 10:10pm but then reinstated at 10:21pm, suggesting a %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_6%% brief closure.
TfL confirmed delays and diversions to the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_7%% routes:
- 275
- W12
- W14
Investigation Ongoing
It is currently unclear what led to the %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_8%%. %%UKNIP_ANCHOR_9%% are expected to review any available CCTV footage and continue investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.
