Serious Crash Closes Burghfield Road in Reading

Burghfield Road in Reading is shut both ways this afternoon after a major smash involving a car and motorbike.

Traffic Chaos as Road Sealed Off

The crash happened near the Cunning Man pub, forcing police to close Burghfield Road from Pingewood Road North to Underwood Road at around 3:20pm on Thursday.

Commuters face slow traffic and delays as emergency crews rush to the scene of the serious collision.

Bus Routes Disrupted

Reading Buses route Lime 2 is now on a diversion due to the road closure, adding to travel headaches.

Thames Valley Police have been contacted for a statement.

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