Man Jumps from Bridge onto Live Railway Near North Circular

Emergency services rushed to the scene after a man jumped off the Great Central Way bridge onto a live railway track near a busy TFL train depot just before 1am on Friday.

Major Road Closure Hits London North Circular

The incident has led to a large section of the London North Circular Road (Southbound) near the junction of Great Central Way (NW10) being cordoned off. The westbound carriageway remains blocked between Neasden Lane and Great Central Way.

  • Police, London Fire Brigade, and paramedics are all at the scene.
  • It’s unclear whether the man was being chased or what triggered the jump.
  • Multiple overnight bus routes affected, including 112, 232, and 332.

Traffic Chaos as Diversions in Place

Drivers are urged to find alternative routes, though traffic is reportedly flowing smoothly on diversion paths. The Met Police have been contacted for comment.

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