Emergency services rushed to a crash site close to Wennington Interchange at 3.16am on December 1 after reports of a collision between a van and a car.
Man Hurt, Driver Arrested
Paramedics treated a 38-year-old man for a leg injury and rushed him to hospital. Thankfully, doctors confirmed his injuries were neither life-threatening nor life-changing.
The driver of the car, a 41-year-old man, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of multiple motoring offences. He remains in police custody and was unharmed in the crash.
Traffic Chaos and Police Probe
Traffic chaos followed the crash, with long delays stretching from Ferry Lane in Rainham down to Dagenham. The road closure was lifted by 12.30pm, allowing traffic to flow again.