Cyclist Seriously Injured in Bus Crash on Colliers Wood High Street: Major Road Closure Ongoing
A major stretch of Colliers Wood High Street (A24) remains closed in both directions after a serious collision involving a bus and a cyclist occurred in the early hours of Thursday morning.
What Happened?
Emergency services were called at 1:50am to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a bus near the junction with Merton Road, causing widespread disruption and a major road closure between Tooting High Street and Christchurch Road.
Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and TfL officials responded promptly.
A collision investigation has since commenced, with officers remaining on scene as of 2:05am, according to updated TfL diversion notices.
Casualty and Investigation Update
A Met Police source said:
“Police were called at approximately 01:50hrs on Thursday, 26 June, to reports of a collision involving a cyclist and a bus on High Street, Colliers Wood. Officers attended with London Ambulance Service. The cyclist has been taken to hospital. Road closures are in place while our enquiries continue.”
The cyclist’s condition has not yet been disclosed. No arrests have been made.
Traffic and Travel Impact
The closure of the A24 has led to the diversion and curtailment of several major bus routes, with significant congestion in the surrounding area, including Merton High Street, Haydons Road, and Tooting Broadway.
Bus Diversions (as of 02:05hrs):
- Route 57, 131, 219 – from Merton Road via Meranton Way and Christchurch Road
- Route N155 – diverted via Morden Road and Meranton Way
- Route 131 – curtailed to terminate at Colliers Wood
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Detectives from the Met’s Roads and Transport Policing Command are urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward. The area has been sealed off to allow for specialist officers to carry out their investigation.
Alternatively, tip-offs can be submitted anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Traffic Summary
- Road Closed: High Street Colliers Wood (A24), both directions
- Bus Routes Diverted: 57, 131, 219, N155
- Alternative Routes: Use Morden Road (A219) or Tooting High Street
- Local congestion: Moderate to severe delays expected in Merton, Tooting, and Wimbledon corridors
