UK: Road closures around London's Hyde Park due to fire /update 1

Event

London authorities have closed Knightsbridge Road between Scotch Circle and Hyde Park Circle due to an ongoing building fire. As of 17:10 (local time) on Wednesday, June 6, all access to Scotch Circle junction has been blocked and the Knightsbridge bus stop has been closed. According to the London Fire Brigade, 20 fire engines and around 120 firefighters have been deployed to combat the blaze on the roof of a hotel on William Street. Details are still emerging.

Advice

Individuals in London are advised to avoid the area of the fire and obey any instructions issued by the local authorities.