Watford Lower High Street traffic 'nightmare'

The Watford road was closed by police while paramedics helped the man, in his 70s, just before 5pm today (September 17).

Police have confirmed that the man has sadly died, and that no vehicles were involved in the medical episode.

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⚠️Road closure in #Bushey. The Lower High Street, opposite the Mercedes garage, in #Bushey Arches is closed whilst paramedics help a man requiring urgent medical attention. Pls avoid the area for the next half an hour to an hour.
Thanks for your patience.
Please share. pic.twitter.com/xBHdHrWZM8

— Watford Police (@WatfordPolice) September 17, 2022

Several police cars and at least one ambulance crew were at the scene.

There were delays of up to 20 minutes in Watford following the closure, this was exacerbated by fans leaving the game at Vicarage Road, which ended at the exact same time police reported the closure (4.55pm).

⚠️Road closure in #Bushey. The Lower High Street, opposite the Mercedes garage, in #Bushey Bushwy Arches is closed whilst paramedics help a man requiring urgent medical attention. Pls avoid the area for the next half an hour to an hour.
Please share. pic.twitter.com/zl7kxQbUxF

— Crime & Street News UK🚨 (@999herts) September 17, 2022

A passer-by said: "Traffic was gridlocked because people are rubber necking and trying to turn left down the road then realising they can’t because it’s shut.

"It's a nightmare."

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