Tragic Hit-and-Run on A10 in North East London
A woman has died after a hit-and-run crash on the A10 in Edmonton, North East London. The horror smash happened at 7:15 pm on Tuesday, January 9, shutting the busy road both ways for nearly 12 hours.
A10 Shutdown and Traffic Chaos
The A10 remains closed between B154 Church Street and Bury Street as cops carry out a full collision investigation. To ease commuter pain, local authorities rerouted bus routes 217 and 231, but traffic delays caused widespread disruption.
Driver Flees Scene After Fatal Collision
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the crash involved a car hitting a pedestrian. Despite immediate medical aid, including air ambulance intervention, the woman was declared dead at the scene.
Shockingly, the driver sped off without stopping, sparking a desperate manhunt. Police are hunting the culprit and urge anyone with info to come forward.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
“We are appealing for anyone who saw the incident or has dashcam footage to contact us immediately,” said a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police.
The tragic fatal crash has left local residents shaken and the A10 locked down as investigators work through the night.