Westhorne Avenue crash sends woman to major trauma centre on 10 August
Eastbound road closed for two hours after collision at Burnt Ash Hill junction in SE12
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A woman was taken to a major trauma centre after a collision at the junction of Westhorne Avenue and Burnt Ash Hill in SE12 on 10 August 2026. The London Ambulance Service treated her at the scene before transferring her as a priority, as reported by News Shopper.
Westhorne Avenue eastbound closed at 2:53 pm while emergency services responded. The closure lasted approximately two hours, reopening later the same afternoon. No details of the vehicles involved have been confirmed.
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Bus diversions and traffic delays
Bus route 160 was diverted and could not serve stops at Woodyates Road and Horn Park Lane during the closure. Transport for London did not specify how long the diversion remained in place after the road reopened.
Congestion built up on the A205 South Circular between Baring Road and Clifton’s Roundabout. Motorists were advised to allow extra time for journeys in the area while the incident was cleared.
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We were called at 2.53pm today to reports of a road traffic collision on Westhorne Avenue, SE12. We sent ambulance crews to the scene and treated a woman before taking her to a major trauma centre as a priority.
London Ambulance Service spokesperson
What happens next
The Metropolitan Police have not released details of the vehicles involved or whether any charges will be brought. The London Ambulance Service confirmed the woman’s condition is not publicly known.
Transport for London may review bus diversions and traffic management in the area, but no formal review has been announced. Residents can check TfL’s website for updates on route 160.
Questions this report answers
+What time did the collision on Westhorne Avenue happen?
The London Ambulance Service received the call at 2:53 pm on 10 August 2026. Emergency services arrived shortly after to treat a woman at the scene before taking her to a major trauma centre.
+How long was Westhorne Avenue closed after the crash?
Westhorne Avenue eastbound was closed for approximately two hours following the collision. The road reopened later the same afternoon, but the exact time has not been confirmed.
+Which bus route was affected by the road closure?
Bus route 160 was diverted and could not serve stops at Woodyates Road and Horn Park Lane. The diversion remained in place until the road reopened, but no further details have been provided.
+Has anyone been charged in connection with the collision?
The Metropolitan Police have not released details of the vehicles involved or whether any charges will be brought. No further information on the investigation has been made public.
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