Blackwall Tunnel Chaos After Car Flips on Southern Approach

Emergency teams scrambled to the scene after a single-vehicle crash shut the southern entrance to the Blackwall Tunnel.

Crash Closes Key London Route

Police, firefighters and paramedics rushed to the overturned vehicle inside the tunnel linking Greenwich to London. The serious smash happened just after midnight from Thursday into Friday.

Drivers Told to Avoid Area

The Met Police have shut the tunnel’s southern bore, urging motorists to find alternative routes while emergency crews deal with the aftermath.

Injuries Unknown

There’s no update on the condition of those involved or the cause of the crash. More details will follow as the story develops.

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