Road traffic collision - Cricklewood

Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on the North Circular in Cricklewood. 

A car collided with a pedestrian overbridge. Sadly three men died at the scene and two men were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service crews. 

Assistant Commissioner Pat Goulbourne said: "This was a tragic incident attended by our specialist crews who attended alongside our blue light partners to make the scene safe." 

One of the Brigade's Fire Rescue Units was in attendance at this incident. They provide a core set of specialist skills, including difficult access, heavy cutting and extended duration breathing apparatus capabilities. The heavy cutting capability is particularly important in supporting some of the road traffic collisions the Brigade attends. 

The Brigade was called at 2335 and the incident was over for firefighters by 0104. Two fire engines and a fire rescue unit from Hendon and Wembley fire stations attended the scene.

How to stay safe on your journey

• Slow down near schools and shopping centres or places where people may have been drinking such as clubs, bars and restaurants.
• Use your indicators and leave plenty of space when overtaking any cyclist or motorbike.
• Be careful when opening car doors.
• Use your lights when visibility is poor (not just at night) – this helps to see and be seen.
• Take a comfort break on long journeys – plan to have a break every two hours.