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inaccurate report west ealing crash

The report on West Ealing Crash Update Tuesday alleges buses were diverted via the back roads of Eccleston, Felix and Alexandria.These roads are not suitable for bus use and if any bus went down there it was without authorisation.As it was the obstruction was the Ealing side of Northfield Avenue so the diversion would not be required.Most buses were directed to use Northfield Avenue but many remained parked on Uxbridge Road until London Buses officials arrived at scene.There was  a second spell of disruption when the road was closed again at 1800 to enable vehicle recovery which took longer than expected.

Colin Izzard ● 6038d4 Comments

Bits of the car are still at the scene.I noticed a bicycle seat there as well, was wondering if a certain forum member had decided to dish out their own punishment for running a red light!Seems like it was all happening in West Ealing on Tuesday, a bank robbery and a big car crash.Anyone know what actually happened?

G Lord ● 6038d

Apologies if there were any inaccuracies, when incidents occur information is often v sketchy and is pieced together from a number of sources - the bus info came from West Ealing Neighbours. I have asked for clarification.  http://www.westealingneighbours.org.uk/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=699

Editor ● 6038d

Walked past the crash site and noticed the bicycle seat - it looked as if it had been thrown away. Judging by its appearance it looked as if anyone who sat on it would be cut in two - very uncomfortable!

J Smith ● 6033d

Colin,I was astonished to find out the cause of a completely vehicle jammed Alexandria Road/Felix Road on the afternoon in question - a fully laden 607 bus trying to go west to east along Felix/Alaxandria Roads.Completely insane. It took about five minutes for it to make 50 yards progress. Whoever directed that bus along that route needs some serious retraining.

Eric Alan Leach ● 6032d