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A car has driven into a fountain in Piccadilly Circus in central London. Police have been pictured on the scene. From images posted on X a black vehicle could be seen overturned next to a small flight of steps with debris scattered across the surrounding area.

Early morning bus passengers and public passing through the area shared photos from the scene which was also surrounded by several police cars and a cordon had been put in place.

Express.co.uk have contacted the Metropolitan Police for comment. Piccadilly Circus is one of the busiest parts of London attracting tourists from all over the world and it's reported several routes are closed off in the area.

In a statement on X, Transport for London (TfL) said: "Piccadilly Circus station. This station is partially closed due to a police investigation. Station remains open via other entrances."

Writing on X, one user who took photos of the scene, said the car "seems to have driven straight into the fountain. Roads leading to and away from it seem to be closed off by tape. Biggest roundabout in London closed off on a weekend what a dayyyyyy".

From pictures online it appears the vehicle on its roof has come to rest on the steps at the base of the Shaftesbury Memorial Fountain, also known as Eros. The historic fountain and statue do not appear to have sustained damage, but several large bollards appear to have been uprooted close to the wreckage of the car.

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