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Fiat 500 lifted by JCB after crash with BMW causes traffic chaos in Chigwell as construction workers step in to clear road in dramatic footage cheered by pedestrians.
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Tiny Fiat 500 lifted into air by JCB after crash blocks road

Charlie Watton
Last updated: July 22, 2025 10:34 am
Charlie Watton Published July 22, 2025
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A Fiat 500 being lifted into the air by a JCB after a crash blocked a road in Chigwell, east London. (Jam Press/@flyingsparkelectricians)
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A Fiat 500 was lifted into the air by a JCB after a crash blocked a road

The white electric motor was in a collision with a BMW.

And after noticing the crash was causing a traffic pile-up, construction workers across the road decided to lend a helping hand.

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Using a huge JCB telehandler, the workers slowly scooped up the Fiat 500 as stunned members of the public watched on.

Pedestrians applauded as the motor was carefully placed onto the pavement.

The footage was captured on Brook Parade, High Road, Chigwell, east London, as reported by Luxury Auto News.

(Jam Press/@flyingsparkelectricians)

A passerby posted the video on Sunday (20 Jul).

Members of the public were left in shock.

Martyn Waite said: “So blocking a pavement is better than a parking bay.”

Social media comment on the post of Fiat 500 lifted by JCB after crash with BMW causes traffic chaos in Chigwell as construction workers step in to clear road in dramatic footage cheered by pedestrians.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Alex added: “Surprised it could lift it, electric cars are like three times heavier.”

Joe said: “Well done to the driver, excellent skills.”

Jamie added: “Bro said is a telehandler going to lift a Fiat 500.”

Karisma said: “Whatever the result for the car, it’s within the law.

Social media comment on the post of Fiat 500 lifted by JCB after crash with BMW causes traffic chaos in Chigwell as construction workers step in to clear road in dramatic footage cheered by pedestrians.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

“Reasonable force can be used to clear obstruction.”

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