A 74-year-old man died after a two-car crash on Twickenham Bridge in west London at about 14:30 BST. The Metropolitan Police said he was pronounced dead at the scene, while two women were taken to hospital in life-threatening condition.
They were the driver and passenger of the other car involved, aged 82 and 74. The crash left the bridge closed, with a diversion in place while investigators work at the scene.
Twickenham Bridge in west London
Emergency services were called to Twickenham Bridge at about 14:30 BST. The crash involved two cars, and the man who died was pronounced dead where the collision happened.
The two women were taken to hospital after the crash. Police said both were in a life-threatening condition.
Metropolitan Police investigation
The Metropolitan Police has launched an investigation into the incident. No arrests have been made.
That leaves the central question unanswered for people affected by the closure: what caused the two-car crash on Twickenham Bridge. Until investigators complete their work, the bridge remains shut and traffic is being directed away through the diversion.
Twickenham Bridge closure
The closure affects anyone trying to cross the bridge in west London. The scene remains part of an active police investigation, so access is still restricted while the work continues.
For now, the practical step is to use the diversion and avoid the bridge entirely. The police inquiry is still open, and the outcome will depend on what investigators establish from the scene and the vehicles involved.
