Drivers faced long delays on the A12 near Wanstead on Friday evening after a crash close to the North Circular Road.
The hold-ups built up around Wanstead in the London Borough of Redbridge on Friday 9 October, affecting journeys on the approach to the North Circular.
What we know so far
Only limited details have been confirmed about the incident itself. No verified information has been published about injuries, how many vehicles were involved, or whether any lanes or sections of road were closed, so London Streets is not stating those details as fact.
The one confirmed traffic effect was lengthy queuing on the A12 in the Wanstead area. Drivers in Redbridge were advised to allow extra time and check conditions before travelling. Transport for London publishes live traffic status updates for the capital’s main roads, which motorists can check before setting out.
Recent disruption on nearby routes
The delays follow other recent disruption across east London, including lanes blocked on the A13 at Rainham after a crash as queues built, and a fire on Whitechapel Road disrupting traffic on the A11. Earlier this month there was also morning gridlock after the A1203 was shut near the Limehouse Link following an overnight crash.
London Streets will update this report if further verified details about the A12 collision are confirmed.
