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London Road - big lorry smashed-off tree branch over phone box

Reported via desktop in the Damaged Street Tree category by Alexander Forbes at 16:55, Thursday 29 January 2026

Sent to Merton Council less than a minute later. Council ref: SRQ-1271136-Y9G1R3.

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London Road - big lorry smashed-off tree branch over phone box in Morden this morning at 5.55am Thursday 29th January 2026, as it went past without stopping. Afterwards, tree branch was blocking the entire pavement, after it smashed the roof of the telephone box. It was witnessed when getting off the 93 bus opposite.

Updates

  • Thank you for reporting a problem with a street tree.

    We aim to inspect street tree problems within 10 working days of being reported, or 2 hours if the tree is dangerous. We aim to carry out any necessary work within 30 working days.

    Did you know…?
    We care for more than 20,000 street trees in Merton, including pruning, pollarding, and planting hundreds each year to keep streets green, safe, and walkable.

    Posted by Merton Council at 16:55, Thursday 29 January 2026

  • Thank you for your report. Road section managed by TfL and duly referred same day morning.

    Posted by Merton Council at 10:57, Wednesday 4 February 2026

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