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Jack-knifed lorry causes disruption in Shepherd's Bush Jack-knifed lorry causes disruption in Shepherd's Bush
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A lorry carrying a crane has brought a large part of west London to a standstill after it became jack-knifed across a box junction on a major road. A lorry carrying a crane brought a large part of west London to a standstill after it became jack-knifed across a box junction on a major road.
Shepherd's Bush, Holland Park, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and East Acton have all become severely congested since the vehicle became wedged outside Shepherd's Bush Station at 07:30 GMT. Shepherd's Bush, Holland Park, Earl's Court, Hammersmith and East Acton remain severely congested after the vehicle became wedged outside Shepherd's Bush Station at 07:30 GMT.
Police have closed roads and are directing traffic away from the area. The lorry has been shifted but road closures remain in place.
Authorities have not said when they expect the lorry to be removed. Police are directing traffic away from the area.
Transport for London (TfL) said London Underground (LU) were accepting bus tickets in Zones One and Two as vehicles were being delayed by over 60 minutes. More news on this and other stories from London
Transport for London (TfL) said buses were still being delayed by over 60 minutes and London Underground (LU) has been accepting bus tickets in Zones One and Two.
Twitter users said the lorry had become stuck when it tried to turn towards Westfield shopping centre.Twitter users said the lorry had become stuck when it tried to turn towards Westfield shopping centre.
Others have taken to social media to register their annoyance with the lorry driver. Others took to social media to register their annoyance with the lorry driver.
Thomas MacThomas tweeted: "Congrats to the crane driver who brought shepherds bush to a standstill today".
While Bryan Hull tweeted: "So who jackknifed the crane in Shepherds Bush? Not traffic chaos at all!!!.