It touches on the edge of the Brecon Beacons, before going past Carmarthen, Haverfordwest and then into Pembrokeshire. 'Thank god we weren't there this morning, it could have been so much worse. 'Cordons were put in place following the collision and the Piccadilly Line was part suspended.'. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The road was closed for approximately 11 hours but re-opened at about 2.50 pm. If so, please make a reportonlineor by calling 101, quoting reference number 43220118000. Police have suggested drivers avoid the area if possible. The A40 has been closed in one direction near Greenford after a collision involving an overturned vehicle and drivers are being encouraged to avoid the area where possible. This is our area. There is also heavy traffic on the A4 Hammersmith Flyover, Drivers have been advised to avoid the A40 Westway eastbound. I didn't look at the track. The A40 is still closed this evening A40 in both directions closed due to accident investigation work between the Gulf petrol station (Burford) and A429 Gloucestershire Police closed the road and tweeted shortly after 11am advising people to avoid the area. Any witnesses or those with dash cam footage of the incident or events leading up to it should call 101 ref CAD 788/13 Jun.". Police had urged people to avoid the area. Gloucestershire Police confirmed the crash involves a lorry and two cars. Emergency services attended the A40, near Farmington, in Gloucestershire, at about 05:15 I have never seen anything like it. Email [email protected]. Video, The secret mine that hid the Nazis' stolen treasure, Explosion derails train in Russian border region, Banana artwork in Seoul museum eaten by visitor, Donald Trump arrives in Scotland on golf visit, NFL player's daughter, aged two, drowns in pool, Indian 'killer' elephant relocated to tiger reserve, Ding becomes China's first male world chess champion. Nada Alobaidi, 31, who also lives in the block of flats next to the station, said: 'I heard a big crash. Team GB star Ben Gregory's girlfriend and family endure Three men are killed and a fourth is rushed to hospital Did you witness the crash? However long your journey, and regardless of which section of the route youre driving on, its always best to check for any roadworks before you get behind the wheel. Drivers are using various routes to the Northern Roundabout. 'I came out of my flat to see what had happened but assumed it was a collision in one of the roads nearby. Traffic was Traffic is now believed to be easing around Greenford following the earlier crash. The collision has happened near the Sherborne turn-off, close to the National Trust's Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused. I thought it was somebody breaking into one of the garages. Ealing police tweeted: Following a collision on the A40 near [Park] Royal underground station earlier this morning, the road and the Piccadilly line are likely to remain closed for a significant period of time. Read more: Tory leadership hopefuls clash over economy as energy bill debt crisis looms - but minister insists help is coming, Police outside Park Royal underground station following a fatal car crash, A woman has died after a fatal crash on the A40 in Park Royal, West London.A Range Rover collided with a Tesla last night causing the Range Rover to end up on railway tracks near Park Royal tube station pic.twitter.com/peg2exY2Gh. The shattered remains of a charging point can be seen about 60 metres away from the track. Then it was silent for a few seconds and all you could hear was a car alarm going off. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Engineers on site hope to re-open the westbound Piccadilly Line between Acton Bridge and Uxbridge later today, An image from the station shows the Tesla sign in the background, the smashed railings above the charging point then another fence destroyed (in front) close to the railway track. Thames Valley Police is appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision on the A40 near Witney overnight in which a man aged in his 20s has tragically died. Nawaf told MailOnline he had planned to park alongside the Tesla that ended up being damaged and the driver, a man in his 50s injured but decided on a bay a few metres away. 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The road remains closed in both directions. The Piccadilly line was partly suspended on Monday morning after the incident on the A40 westbound near Park Royal tube station. Police have advised local drivers to use alternative routes as road closures are currently in place. Traffic was queuing in both directions following the collision this morning (Wednesday, June 23) near Sherborne, between Northleach and Burford. contact the editor here. Car accidents do sometimes happen.. Give your buyers confidence with our seller's report. A spokesperson for the Met told MyLondon: "Police were called at 03.17am on Monday, 13 May to the A40, Westbourne Park following a road traffic collision involving a lorry and a car. He said: 'I was meant to get some sleep, but I can't get the image of that girl out of my mind. The A40 has been closed in one direction near Greenford after a collision involving an overturned vehicle and drivers are being encouraged to avoid the area where Transport for London (TfL) CCTV footage from 6.31 am this morning shows a completely empty A40 Westway following the collision. The driver had been arrested at the scene but was later de-arrested. Detailed log of all active CHP incidents, fatalities, accidents, construction alerts, wrong way drivers, traffic hazards, hit and run incidents, jumpers, and SIG Alerts and more See below for updates. The A40 was closed overnight while this incident was investigated, but has since re-opened. I do not want to see anything like that ever again. Read about our approach to external linking. There is currently congestion to Wood Lane and the West Cross Route, with queues through Shepherds Bush and Holland Park. Metropolitan police officers are still waiting for formal identification and confirmation that the womans next of kin have been informed. A beautician who survived a horror crash on the A40 said the driver swerved to avoid an animal. 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There is congestion to Gypsy Corner (Acton), heavy through Harlesden and Maida Hill, and extremely heavy through Shepherds Bush (back along Wood Lane and the West Cross Route). "There was a lot of smoke. London Ambulance Service (LAS) has confirmed that a person has sadly died and three more remain in hospital following the crash. Inspector Sarah Bartlett of Thames Valley Polices Roads Policing Unit, said: Sadly, the body of a young man was located on the carriageway just before 1am this morning. The closure of the A40 is expected to go on for a time yet, with police on the scene. An 18-year-old has died after a car crashed with a parked lorry on the A40 in Gloucestershire. The Piccadilly Line was part suspended between Acton Town and Uxbridge, while the A40 has been closed. The crash ahs already been confirmed by police to involve a lorry and two cars. Id be particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have dash-cam in their vehicles to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that can assist the investigation. Commuters are advised to avoid travelling on these routes. Video footage showed the black 4x4 destroying a large section of railing and at least three charging points in a split second, after it flew off the A40 in the early hours of Monday morning. These, however, are usually busy junctions. One woman, whose flat overlooks the A40, told the MailOnline:' We didn't hear the crash, but then we were woken by al the sirens. It was too much. Pictured: Met Police at the scene, One woman has died after a Range Rover and Tesla crashed in central London leaving three people also injured. ', Nader Nemer, 34, also from the block of flats, told MyLondon: 'We were sleeping when we heard lots of fire engines and helicopters. ', A fence is pictured broken just above the rail tracks as the scene behind shows police, debris and broken railings near the road, The railing smashed just above the Tesla Centre as police were also videoed near the scene during the early hours, This picture shows the car below earlier today after it crashed onto the railway tracks from the road through to the Tesla Centre and then below. Pictured: Traffic on the A40, Rescuers work to remove the Range Rover after it veered off the road onto the Piccadilly Line train track after colliding with Tesla, at Park Royal Station in West London, The Piccadilly Line and the A40 near Park Royal underground station (pictured) will stay closed for a 'considerable period of time' as officers place a cordon at the scene. Traffic is coping well. A spokeswoman from theRail Accident Investigation Branches also told the MailOnline: 'The incident has been notified to the Rail Accident Investigation Branch. Sensors show the road is impassable westbound.". If I had been standing a few feet away then I would have been hit. It actually concludes in the Welsh town of Fishguard, in Pembrokeshire, and is therefore still informally known by some as the London to Fishguard road instead of the A40. They said: 'The Tesla was stationary. It happened Residents living near Park Royal Station told of what they heard when the Range Rover landed on the railway track. Police have released a statement on the crash to say that a male was removed from the vehicle but his condition is currently unknown. Other planned major roadworks in the A40 include: A40 London Road- a 6.6m investment to improve junctions and pedestrian crossings, and upgrade in technology, in the stretch of road from Abbey Way to the M40 junction at Loudwater, is planned. There is currently congestion to Savoy Circus, heading into London, and extra traffic via Holland Park. The horrifying moment the Range Rover slams through metal railings was captured by a remote camera on Mr Ali's Tesla. Emergency services were called to the scene at 3.48am and a woman, 33, who was a passenger in the Range Rover, was pronounced dead at the scene. As one of the main trunk roads linking London with Wales, passing through the west of the UK, you should certainly expect some heavy traffic in places - especially if your drive starts in the capital. Footage shows the moment the Range Rover crashes through the fence by the Tesla Centre, causing significant damage to a number of charging points. I ducked my head down and this car came flying over the metal barrier. It is not yet clear if anyone was injured in the collision. A further statement from Gloucestershire Constabulary said: "The collision, which involved a lorry and two cars, was reported to police around 5.15am today (Thursday) and happened near to Farmington. Due to an incident at Greenford, the A40 has been closed London bound and we are unable to serve Hillingdon into London. We exchanged a few words, and I walked back to my car. Gallup accidents near I-40 Albuquerque accidents near I-40 Santa Rosa The collision happened on the A40 near Sherborne (Image: Google Maps) A stretch of the A40 in the Cotswolds has reopened after an earlier crash. This is a live traffic blog - scroll down for the latest updates. The incident has been ongoing since 3.45am, meaning the A40 Westway has now been shut for eight hours due to accident investigation work, which has caused severe delays. Welcome to MyLondon's live coverage of this incident. I still can't get the picture of her out of my mind and am till shaking now. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues.