A13 Canning Town Flyover Shut After Man Hit by Car and Rushed to Hospital
The A13 Canning Town flyover is still shut both ways after a man was struck by a car late Tuesday night. Emergency services scrambled to the scene just after 11.35pm near Rathbone Street and Newham Way.
Collision Brings Chaos to Busy A13
The busy eastbound flyover came to a halt as collision investigators set up at the scene. Police confirmed officers on patrol spotted the crash involving a male pedestrian in his early 60s.
Man Taken to Hospital, Injuries Not Serious
The injured man was rushed to an East London hospital for treatment. Thankfully, police say his injuries are not thought to be serious. The driver stopped immediately and is cooperating with officers.
Road Closures Remain in Place
A police spokesman said: “We were called at 11.35pm to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian. Officers attended on the A13 eastbound at Rathbone Street. The male pedestrian was taken by ambulance to hospital. Road closures are in place.”
Drivers are advised to avoid the area while investigations continue and the road remains closed.
