A car collision involving a Volvo and two other vehicles at Windsor Castle led to road closures and emergency services rushing to the scene early on Monday morning.
A car collided with the walls of Windsor Castle early on Monday morning, causing significant disruption and leading emergency services to rush to the scene. The incident, which took place around 8.10 am, involved a Volvo and two other vehicles, resulting in a chaotic scene and road closures in Berkshire. Witnesses reported the Volvo crashing into the castle wall, with photos from the site showing the car crumpled against the historic landmark and emergency personnel attending to an injured person on the ground.
Thames Valley Police confirmed the three-vehicle collision on Thames Street, Windsor, and have closed the road to facilitate their response to the accident. The public has been advised to avoid the area, with local bus services disrupted and diversions in place to navigate around the crash site. The police have also called for witnesses to come forward with any information about the crash.
This incident follows a recent event where an individual was arrested after crashing into the gates of Buckingham Palace, highlighting concerns over road safety near significant historical sites. As emergency services work to clear the scene and investigate the circumstances of the crash, further updates are anticipated.
