Victoria Embankment, one of central London's busiest routes, has been closed for hours following a fatal incident in the early hours of Thursday, June 25. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that a man in his 20s died after falling from a height.
Incident Details
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 02:06 BST to reports of a man believed to have fallen from a height. Despite paramedics' efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are working to identify his next-of-kin. The death is considered unexpected but not suspicious, according to sources.
Ongoing Closure and Diversions
The road and cycle superhighway are expected to remain closed until Friday, June 26, officers at the scene told Metro. A forensic tent has been erected under Waterloo Bridge. Westbound traffic is diverted onto Temple Place and around King's College, while eastbound traffic is routed through Whitehall and Strand. Strand and Trafalgar Square are experiencing severe delays.
Another cordon is in place on the cycle path outside Temple Underground station. Debris and emergency equipment were seen strewn across the cycle lane, with a section cordoned off with police tape.
Police Statement
The Metropolitan Police said: 'Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 02:06hrs on Thursday, 25 June to Victoria Embankment, following reports of a man believed to have fallen from a height. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man in his 20s died at the scene. Officers are working to identify his next-of-kin. Enquiries remain ongoing and a scene is in place.'
Impact on Commuters
Drivers and cyclists face significant disruption, with diversions in place and traffic hardly moving in the Strand and Trafalgar Square areas. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes or use public transport.
