The world-famous memorial to glam rock star Marc Bolan could cause another fatal smash if it is not removed soon, according to one furious resident.

David Fell drives past the site, in Queens Ride, Barnes, where the T-Rex frontman died in a car crash 30 years ago, on a daily basis. He said the amount of memorabilia adorning the tree distracted drivers - and could cause them to swerve and crash.

He said: "Where the Marc Bolan memorial tree is, the road goes downhill steeply, narrows and turns to the right.

"Car drivers drive like lunatics at this spot and there is very little space between cars passing the Bolan tree and cars coming in the other direction.

"Any distraction that could lead to a driver error at this place could be fatal - that is why I want all Bolan memorabilia removed and the Bolan tree chopped down."

The site has been managed by the T-Rex Action Group since 2000 and features a huge notice board of photos and tributes, as well as candles and an inscribed memorial stone.

David added: "If Richmond Council wants another Marc Bolan-style car crash to take place at this site then they should allow Bolan fans to keep putting up posters and banners for another 30 years.

"There have already been fatal car crashes on this stretch of road. Why won't the council do what is needed to make this site safe?

"I have seen children and teenagers straying into the road in Queens Ride to view the posters attached to the Marc Bolan tree. If one of these kids dies by being hit by a car, I blame Richmond Council."

A spokesman for Richmond Council said: "This tree is on land owned by Network Rail and has acted as a memorial to Marc Bolan for the past 30 years without significant incident.

"The council has introduced various road safety measures in Queens Ride over the years, including extensive speed reduction schemes and a vehicle containment barrier."

He said: "Although Mr Fell's concerns do not warrant further action by the council, we do not allow banners or other paraphernalia to be attached to road signs or guard rails and any such material will continue to be removed in the interests of safety.

"One such banner was removed from the site this week. Obviously, road safety is something which is constantly monitored."