Police Car Crashes at Busy East London Junction
A police car smashed into another vehicle at the junction of Nuttall Street and Kingsland Road, E2, late Sunday morning. The crash happened just before noon, sparking a rapid emergency response.
Passengers and Officers Rushed to Hospital
A 53-year-old woman passenger in the other vehicle was taken to a hospital in East London. Her condition remains unknown. Two police officers from the squad car were also hospitalised as a precaution. The London Ambulance Service was quick on the scene to provide medical aid.
Roads Shut, Investigation Underway
Emergency crews closed roads around the scene to allow safe working and start an official investigation. The Metropolitan Police are probing the crash and trying to piece together what went wrong.
“We are working to establish the full details of what led to the incident,” a Met Police spokesperson said.
Travel Chaos as Locals Report Delays
Motorists and residents near Nuttall Street and Kingsland Road have faced heavy travel disruption due to the closures. Police expect the roadblocks to stay for several hours.
Anyone with dashcam footage or information about the crash is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police immediately. Updates on the injured parties are still awaited.
