Victoria Embankment, one of central London's busiest routes, has been closed since around 2am on Thursday, June 25, following a fatal incident. A man in his 20s is believed to have fallen from a height, according to the Metropolitan Police.
Police response and investigation
Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 02:06am to reports of a man who had fallen. Despite paramedics' efforts, the man died at the scene. Officers are working to identify his next-of-kin. The death is thought to be unexpected but not suspicious, Metro understands. A forensic tent has been erected under Waterloo Bridge, and a scene remains in place.
Road and cycle lane closures
The road and cycle superhighway are expected to remain closed until Friday, June 26, officers at the scene told Metro. Debris and emergency equipment were seen strewn across the cycle lane, with a section cordoned off with police tape. Another cordon is in place on the cycle path outside Temple Underground station.
Traffic diversions and delays
Westbound traffic has been diverted onto Temple Place and around King's College, while eastbound traffic is diverted through Whitehall and Strand. Strand and Trafalgar Square are experiencing severe delays this morning, with traffic hardly moving. Drivers and cyclists are advised to use alternative routes.
