Early Morning Horror on North Circular: Pedestrian Killed in Edmonton Crash
Deadly Smash Shuts Down North Circular
A man lost his life in a tragic hit-and-run incident on the North Circular near Edmonton in the early hours of Sunday, October 27. Emergency crews rushed to the scene at around 4:35 a.m. after reports of a collision at the junction with Meridian Way.
Paramedics fought to save the pedestrian but sadly, he was pronounced dead on site just before 5:15 a.m. The driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating with police. No arrests have been made so far.
Major Traffic Chaos as Investigation Unfolds
The Metropolitan Police are working to identify the victim and inform his family. Meanwhile, investigators have closed the stretch of the North Circular between Cooks Ferry Interchange and Kenninghall Interchange. This has caused snarling traffic jams back to Chingford.
Motorists are being diverted along Harbet Road, with officers combing the area for clues. Commuters are urged to avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Official Police Statement
“Police were called at approximately 04:35hrs on Sunday, 27 October to reports of a car in collision with a male pedestrian on the westbound carriageway of the A406, near the junction with Meridian Way, N18. Despite the best efforts of emergency services, the man was pronounced dead at the scene at 05:13hrs,” said a Met Police spokesman.
“The car remained at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to understand the circumstances surrounding the collision. No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD1717/27Oct.”
What We Know So Far:
- Fatal collision occurred around 4:35 a.m. Sunday, October 27
- Victim struck on North Circular near Meridian Way, Edmonton
- Driver stayed and is cooperating; no arrests yet
- Section of North Circular remains closed, causing heavy traffic
- Police urge public to come forward with any info
