A SERIOUS road accident involving a car and a 31-year-old man caused rush-hour chaos in Palmers Green yesterday(Monday 5th December) evening.

Part of Green Lanes [between Fox Lane] with the junction of Hedge Lane was closed and traffic diversions were in operation after the vehicle was in collision with the pedestrian.

He was taken to hospital, but is said to have non-threatening injuries.

Buses on routes 329 and W6 had to be diverted.

The Met Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit at Chadwell Heath are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call the police non-emergency line on 101.

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