Residents fear serious injury at Reigate crash-hit school route

Residents living beside a crash-hit junction say they fear it is only a matter of time before a child is seriously injured unless safety improvements are made.

Paul Hildreth, who lives near the junction of Chart Lane, Waterlow Road and Belmont Road in Reigate, said the situation was “problematic”.

“We have had several incidents of crashes and the last two, recently, both cars ended up bashing into my wall,” he said.

Surrey County Council said: “Once the petition is submitted, it will be considered carefully and a formal response will be provided. We will be able to update further in due course.”

The East Surrey Liberal Democrats said there had been five serious crashes at the junction since the start of 2025 and have launched a petition calling for a formal safety review.

Councillor Mike Robinson, who started the petition, said four people had been taken to hospital following collisions at the junction in recent months.

“It’s very urgent,” he said. “If no action is taken I wouldn’t like to be responsible for the consequences.”