nine-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays on A13 Near Dagenham
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A significant traffic disruption is impacting commuters on the A13 following a multi-vehicle collision near Dagenham, East London. The incident, involving eight cars and one lorry, occurred on the eastbound carriageway Friday morning and continues to cause substantial delays.
Incident Details and Emergency Response
The crash took place between Ripple Road and Marsh Way at approximately 9:00 a.m.on Friday. Emergency services responded swiftly to the scene,with one fire engine from Wennington fire station dispatched to manage the situation.According to a London Fire Brigade spokesperson, the Brigade’s 999 Control officers received the first call at 08:57, and the incident was brought under control by 09:28. Fortunately, no one was trapped within the vehicles involved.
Initial reports suggest the collision may have been triggered by a sudden braking maneuver, though this remains unconfirmed. The vehicles involved sustained varying degrees of damage, requiring their removal by recovery services. One person was extracted from a vehicle as a precaution, despite not being physically trapped, and received medical attention.
Current Traffic Conditions and Travel Advice
As of friday afternoon, a lane remains closed to facilitate the recovery of the vehicles and allow for a thorough investigation. Authorities are strongly advising drivers to avoid the area until the eastbound carriageway is fully reopened.The extent of the delays is currently unknown,but motorists should anticipate significant travel times.
Traffic is currently being diverted via local roads, causing increased congestion in surrounding areas such as Dagenham and Rainham.Transport for London (TfL) is monitoring the situation closely and providing updates via its website and social media channels. Recovery efforts are expected to continue into the evening rush hour.
Casualty Data
One individual was transported to a local hospital following the collision. however, the current condition of the injured person remains unknown. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Investigation Underway
Emergency services are currently conducting an investigation to determine the cause of the nine-vehicle crash. The focus of the investigation will be to understand the sequence of events that led to the collision and to identify any contributing factors.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to come forward with information. The eastbound carriageway was fully reopened at approximately 7:00 PM friday evening, after the scene was cleared and the road surface inspected. the investigation remains ongoing, with authorities reviewing dashcam footage and interviewing drivers involved.
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released.
