New Oxford Street in Central London has been closed in both directions this afternoon following a serious road traffic collision, with a large Met Police presence at the scene and multiple bus routes disrupted.
The closure spans from the junction with Tottenham Court Road to Bloomsbury Street and Shaftesbury Avenue, with accident investigation work currently underway. A police cordon is in place, and officers are diverting members of the public away from the scene.
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What We Know So Far
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Met Police vehicles and officers are blocking New Oxford Street at key junctions.
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The road is closed between Earnshaw Street and Bloomsbury Street, according to traffic monitoring service Inrix.
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The London Ambulance Service is believed to be in attendance, but no official statement has yet been released regarding injuries or casualties.
The cause and severity of the incident remain unconfirmed at this time.
What Commuters Should Do
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Avoid the area around Tottenham Court Road and New Oxford Street this afternoon if possible.
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Check live TfL updates for the latest bus diversions and alternative routes.
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Allow extra travel time due to congestion in surrounding streets, including Charing Cross Road, High Holborn, and Shaftesbury Avenue.
This is a developing story, and further updates will follow as emergency services release more information.
