There has been a road traffic accident along Broad Street in Teddington today, 26 April.

Firefighters were called at 11:47am after a lorry collided with scaffolding.

Eye witnesses report the road being taped off with two fire engines attending the scene.

No one has been injured in the accident according to a London Fire Brigade spokesperson.

However the road will be closed and firefighters will remain at the scene as a precaution while the scaffolding damaged in the incident is made safe.

Firefighters assess that damage caused by the lorry (Photo: Lisa Rafferty)



The damaged scaffolding along Broad Street, Teddington (Photo: Lisa Rafferty)

As of 2:43pm, buses have been put on diversion, and TfL staff and Met Police officers have joined LFB on the scene.

Sources say at least one side of Broad Street will remain closed throughout the afternoon.

Thank you to Lisa Rafferty at Teddington charity shop Blue Cross for her photos in this article.