TWO pedestrian crossings in Woodford Green could prove a danger to blind residents, according to figures from the Liberal Democrats.

A report states that the crossings on High Road and Broadmead Road are among 348 that do not meet national standards for safety and accessibility in London.

The shocking revelation was made this week following in a Lib Dem investigation on the state of the capital’s crossings.

Lib Dem Councillor Richard Hoskins said the findings are extremely important and will attract urgent focus to the problem.

“It’s useful that the crossings have been identified,” he told the Guardian, “it puts us on notice so we can check this out.”

He added that he will contact the department responsible and “make sure that it’s rectified”.

The crossings have been found to not have the required audible sound and rotating cone to assist blind and partially sighted people.

And they do not provide the minimum amount of time for pedestrians to safely cross the road.

An RNIB spokesperson said: "Losing your sight can be extremely traumatic and often people lose confidence.

"Being able to make journeys safely when out and about is vitally important in ensuring people with sight loss remain independent.

"It's vital for blind and partially sighted people to have safe places in which to cross busy roads.

"Recent research regarding hundreds of pedestrian crossings in London being unfit for blind and partially sighted Londoners causes us great concern.

"We urge those responsible to ensure any changes made to crossings do not affect the safety of a person with sight loss."