Firefighters have been called to tackle a serious fire at a restaurant on Commercial Street, Whitechapel this lunchtime.
Motorists and pedestrians are being urged to avoid the area as road closures are in place between Thrawl Street and Whitechapel High Street.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates.
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