Oxford Street Shut After Electric Bus and Car Crash Near Bond Street Station
Oxford Street is completely closed in both directions following a collision between an electric bus and a car near Bond Street station. The smash happened shortly after midnight on Thursday (20 March), causing major chaos in central London.
Emergency Services Rush to Scene – Traffic Nightmare Ensues
The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service scrambled to the scene to manage the incident. While there are no reports of injuries yet, the area remains cordoned off as investigators work and safety checks are carried out.
Motorists are warned to steer clear of Oxford Street and find alternative routes. This closure is causing significant traffic delays and disruption to public transport in the busy W1 district.
Bus Routes Thrown into Turmoil – Major Diversions in Place
Several key bus routes that run through Oxford Street are either diverted or shortened, including both daytime and night services. Affected routes include:
- 94, 139, 390, N7, N98, N113, N137, N207
Diverted routes towards Oxford Circus:
- Routes 390, N98, N207 rerouted via Portman Street, Portman Square, Baker Street, Wigmore Street, and more.
- Route 94 diverted along Portman Street, Baker Street, Mortimer Street, and Regent Street.
- Routes 139, N113 diverted through Baker Street, Wigmore Street, and Regent Street.
Diverted routes towards Marble Arch:
- Routes 390, N98, N207 take Regent Street, Cavendish Place, Cavendish Square, and Wigmore Street.
- Route 94 follows Regent Street, Cavendish Place, and Orchard Street.
- Routes 139, N113 also routed via Regent Street and Baker Street.
Night bus routes N7 and N137 now stop at Marble Arch until further notice.
Travel Advice: Expect Delays, Check TfL Before You Go
Transport for London urges passengers to allow extra travel time and check the latest service updates before setting off. The situation near Bond Street station is fluid, with emergency teams still on site.
Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge on this central London mess.
