East London Chaos: A13 Westbound Shut After Serious Crash
Severe traffic chaos continues to grip East London this Tuesday morning after a serious crash forced the closure of the A13 westbound overnight.
Crash Shuts Key A13 Stretch
The A13 westbound has been closed since 8.40pm Monday, between A117 Woolwich Manor Way (Beckton Flyover) and A112 Prince Regent Lane (Canning Town). The closure is causing major disruption for commuters heading into the capital.
Gridlock Spreads Across East London
The collision sparked extensive tailbacks, stretching all the way back to Ferry Lane in Rainham. Drivers face long delays on the North Circular from the Ilford Flyover.
Motorists are also battling severe hold-ups on alternative routes through Dagenham, as desperate drivers try to dodge the jam.
Transport chiefs have issued a stark warning to avoid the area, citing “very slow-moving traffic”. They urge drivers to use alternative routes where possible to escape the gridlock.
Police Probe Underway, No Updates on Injuries
The road remains fully closed westbound as police continue their accident investigation. So far, no details have been released about the crash’s cause, how many vehicles were involved, or whether anyone was hurt.
Traffic monitoring first flagged the closure at 5.24am, with the latest update at 7.57am confirming disruption will last through the morning rush hour.
What Drivers Need to Know
- Expect heavy delays if you’re travelling westbound on the A13.
- Bus services in the area may face cancellations or delays.
- Follow TfL and local authority channels for live traffic updates.
Stay tuned as we bring more updates from the Metropolitan Police and TfL throughout the day.
