Chaos on Crown Street: Serious Crash Brings Dagenham to a Standstill
Emergency crews rushed to a major road smash at the junction of Crown Street and Dagenham Road around 5:30pm on Saturday, 3 May 2025. Reports say several people were trapped in their vehicles following a three-car collision.
Firefighters, Police, and Paramedics Respond
The London Fire Brigade, police officers, and paramedics worked swiftly at the scene. Full road closures were in place near St Giles Avenue, causing massive traffic snarls across the Dagenham area.
Bus Routes Diverted as Traffic Grinds to a Halt
Public transport took a hit too. Route 145 towards Leytonstone was heavily disrupted, with buses forced onto detours through Ballards Road, Rainham Road South, Oxlow Lane, Heathway, and Hedgemans Road.
Roads Restart and Investigation Underway
Siviter Way, also affected by the crash, was finally reopened at 10:27pm after extensive emergency response and cleanup. Authorities have yet to release details on injuries, and the crash investigation continues.
Motorists are urged to steer clear of the area while emergency teams deal with the aftermath.
