A motorcyclist has been taken to hospital following a collision with a car on Ripple Road, Barking, which caused significant traffic disruption.
Incident Details
Time: 1:40 PM, Saturday, March 1, 2025
Location: Ripple Road, Barking (westbound from Goresbrook Interchange to Lodge Avenue)
Vehicles Involved: Car and motorcycle
Injuries: Motorcyclist taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries
Road Closures & Traffic Impact
2 out of 3 lanes were initially closed at 3:00 PM
Ripple Road fully reopened by 3:34 PM
Queuing traffic was reported but has since returned to normal
Police Investigation & Public Advisory
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that they attended the scene and that the injured motorcyclist is receiving medical treatment.
Anyone with dashcam footage or witnesses to the crash is urged to contact police via 101
More updates will follow if further details emerge.
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