Brighton Road in Purley, south London, has been closed in both directions following a crash near Purley Fire Station on Sunday, October 11, 2026. The incident has caused traffic delays along the A23, with motorists facing disruption around the affected area.
The closure is located near Old Lodge Lane, where authorities have established a cordon. Metropolitan Police officers were reported at the scene as emergency services responded to the incident.
Updates from the scene indicated that the road closure was in place by 11 a.m. Police were present by 11:24 a.m., and a cordon had been installed by 11:50 a.m. The circumstances surrounding the crash and whether anyone was injured had not been confirmed in the available updates.
The London Ambulance Service was contacted for further information, while the Metropolitan Police were also approached for details about the incident. No official explanation of the cause of the crash had been provided in the updates available at the time of reporting.
The road closure has also affected public transport. Bus routes 60, 166, 312, 405 and 466 were reported to be operating on diversions because of the disruption.
Drivers travelling through Purley have been advised to expect delays and consider alternative routes while the closure remains in place. Further details about the crash, including the extent of any injuries and when Brighton Road may reopen, are awaited from the authorities.