Emergency services are responding to a serious road traffic collision (RTC) involving an overturned lorry near the Premier Inn hotel on Silvertown Way, Canning Town, East London.
Incident Overview
At around 11am today (Tuesday, April 29, 2025), multiple emergency units were dispatched to the scene after reports emerged of a lorry overturning, with persons trapped inside the vehicle.
The Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service (LAS), and London Fire Brigade were all called to the incident. A large number of ambulance crews were reported at the scene.
Current Situation
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Location: Premier Inn, 11 Silvertown Way, Canning Town, London, E16 1DH
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Incident: Road traffic collision (RTC) involving overturned lorry
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Status: Persons trapped, major emergency services response ongoing
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Emergency Response: London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and Metropolitan Police on scene
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Traffic Impact: Severe disruption around Silvertown Way and adjoining routes; drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Witnesses at the scene reported seeing paramedics and firefighters working to extricate trapped individuals from the wreckage.
Public Advice
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Avoid Silvertown Way, Canning Town: Road closures are in place and diversions are being implemented.
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Use alternative routes: Heavy traffic is expected through East London while recovery efforts continue.
Investigation Underway
Authorities have launched an initial investigation into the cause of the crash. No further details regarding the condition of the injured persons have been released at this time. Updates will follow as the situation develops.
