Aryaan Shaikh says he was one of many people “late and frustrated” after Crofton Road was closed for the second time today (July 4) in around a month.
Orpington A-road closed after crash near pre-school
The 17-year-old student at St Olave’s Grammar School believes something must be done to make the road safer.
He told the News Shopper: “As someone who relies on this route daily, I’ve had enough. Crofton Road isn’t just any street – it’s the main artery serving multiple schools and local businesses. (Image: Aryaan Shaikh)
“Every time there’s an incident, and there are too many, the knock-on effects are massive. Today proved that yet again.”
It is alleged that a Toyota Yaris collided with a 61 bus, but this has not been confirmed by emergency services.
Buses were diverted and traffic built up as Crofton Road was cordoned off.
A similar crash round the corner closed Crofton Lane on May 20 when a BMW struck street furniture with two people rushed to hospital.
Aryaan believes these are not isolated incidents but are due to a problem with the road.
He added: “The Highways Agency must stop treating these crashes as isolated incidents. There’s clearly a problem with this stretch of road – whether it’s poor visibility, dangerous junctions, or inadequate safety measures.
“We need proper solutions now – better road design, stricter enforcement, or both. Because next time, it might not just be disrupted mornings we’re dealing with, but something far worse.”
Nobody was hurt in the crash on July 4. We contacted Bromley Council for comment.
