Blackwall Tunnel Chaos as Cyclist Hurt in Morning Smash

Early Morning Crashs Sparks Traffic Mayhem

An incident just before 7:40 a.m. this Wednesday, April 26, caused severe delays on the northbound Blackwall Tunnel.

Cyclist Injured But No Arrests

Police and London Ambulance crews rushed to the scene after reports of a collision between a cyclist and a car at the tunnel entrance in SE10.

A Metropolitan Police spokeswoman confirmed the biker suffered minor injuries. “No arrests were made,” she added.

Traffic Nightmare Between Greenwich and Poplar

The Blackwall Tunnel was blocked during investigations but reopened by 8:36 a.m. Meanwhile, drivers faced heavy congestion between Greenwich and A12 Poplar with “severe” delays still ongoing.

For the latest updates, stay tuned as traffic recovers from the morning chaos.

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