Latest article here: One man dead and two seriously injured after crash in Hempstead Road

Police have confirmed an investigation into a crash in Watford town centre has been passed to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

The IOPC have taken over the investigation into the collision in Hempstead Road which happened overnight.

A white Audi crashed shortly after 5am near the entrance to Watford Town Hall car park.

There were three people inside the vehicle - their conditions are currently unknown at this stage.

Watford Observer:

Watford Observer:

Hempstead Road has been closed since the early hours of this morning between Stratford Way and Rickmansworth Road, causing gridlock into Watford.

But the road reopened shortly before 4.30pm and police have now left the area.

Watford Observer:

Watford Observer:

West Herts College. Lanchester Community Free School, Watford Library, and The Horns have all been shut today with staff, students, and visitors unable to get near the buildings due to a wide police cordon.