Picture this: the A10, a major artery, suddenly becomes a parking lot. Cars stopped dead, drivers peeking over steering wheels like meerkats. The accident happened near the Crown Road junction, a spot locals swear has a personal vendetta against brake pads.
Fire engines, ambulances, and a helicopter swooped in. Yes, an air ambulance landed on the road. That’s not a movie—that’s a Tuesday in Enfield. And the funny part? Everyone was stuck watching the show, unable to move, but absolutely glued to their phone cameras.
One witness said they saw a sneaker lying in the middle lane. A single, lonely sneaker. No owner in sight. That’s the kind of detail that makes you wonder: who loses a shoe in a crash? And why is it always the left one?
The Quirky Aftermath: Traffic Chaos
Here’s where it gets fun. The A10 closure caused a ripple effect that turned Enfield into a giant, honking puzzle. Buses diverted. Cyclists had a field day weaving through stalled cars. Locals started selling coffee from their front gardens to stranded drivers.
One woman on Twitter joked, “Finally, a reason to chat with my neighbour.” She’d been stuck for two hours and discovered her neighbour loves the same obscure 80s band. That’s a silver lining. A weird, traffic-induced friendship born from a fender bender.
And the rubbernecking? Oh, it was Olympic-level. One lorry driver admitted he missed his exit because he was staring at the helicopter. Classic. We’ve all been there—well, maybe not for a fatality, but you get the impulse.
A10 Enfield traffic: Emergency services close road after three-car
