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www.bbc.comThe most recent notable news about Ashley Road in Epsom relates to a serious incident and associated road closures in early 2026, plus a separate major crime report in April 2026.[1][3][4][6]
Recent incident and road closures
On 20 January 2026, emergency services responded to a collision in central Epsom, with Ashley Road shut from that scene up to its junction with The Parade, causing significant traffic disruption in the town centre. Surrey Police later confirmed that the roads had reopened and issued an appeal for witnesses to the serious collision on Ashley Road.[3][4][1]
Sexual‑assault report near Ashley Road
In April 2026, police in Epsom issued an appeal for witnesses after a woman was raped by several men outside the Epsom Methodist Church area, which is close to Ashley Road and the town‑centre nightlife. Local media reported that the attack occurred after the victim left an Epsom nightclub, and the incident has prompted public‑safety statements from Surrey Police.[6]
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