High-Speed Crash Closes A13 Near A117 – Man Left With Life-Changing Injuries
A major section of the A13 near the A117 junction is shut following a devastating single-vehicle smash that left a man with life-changing injuries.
Crash Details: Car Ploughs Through Railings
Emergency services were scrambled at around 8.30pm on Monday, June 30, after a car reportedly sped off the road near Harrier Way. The vehicle smashed through metal railings and fencing before crashing into thick shrubland, coming to rest under a fallen tree.
Heroic Rescue Efforts at the Scene
Firefighters from the London Fire Brigade, specialist HART teams, and medics from London’s Air Ambulance worked quickly to free the trapped driver.
The man was stabilised at the roadside by expert paramedics before being rushed to a major trauma centre. The London Ambulance Service confirmed his injuries are life-changing.
A13 Closure and Ongoing Investigation
- The A13 remains fully closed near the A117 junction while forensic collision investigators comb the scene.
- Authorities warn the closure will last for several hours, urging drivers to avoid the area and use alternate routes.
- The Metropolitan Police say inquiries into the crash cause are ongoing.
Call for Witnesses
Police are appealing for anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to get in touch. Contact the police on 101 quoting reference A13/Crash/30Jun or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Stay tuned for live traffic updates and further news on this developing story.
