Two injured in serious crash on busy Mile End Road

Emergency scramble at Mile End Road collision

Emergency services rushed to Mile End Road near White Horse Lane after a road traffic collision left two people injured on Sunday 18 May 2025 at around 5pm.

The response was swift and major, with London Ambulance Service deploying ambulance crews, a paramedic in a response car, an incident response officer, and even the city’s air ambulance.

London Ambulance Service confirms treatment and hospital transfer

“We were called on Sunday 18 May at 5.02pm to reports of a road traffic collision in Mile End Road, E1. We sent resources to the scene including ambulance crews, a paramedic in a response car, an incident response officer and London’s air ambulance. We treated two patients at the scene before taking them to hospital.”

Conditions remain unknown as police investigate

The conditions of both injured individuals remain unclear. The Metropolitan Police have been contacted for further information but no arrests have been made in connection with the incident.

Busy stretch of road causes concern

Mile End Road is a notoriously congested area, bustling with traffic and pedestrians. It is not yet confirmed if other vehicles or vulnerable road users were involved in the crash.

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