LONDON — One person has died following a serious crash Monday afternoon on the A406 northbound, causing significant traffic disruption across parts of East London.
Emergency services responded to the collision on the A406 heading toward Beckton, where at least one vehicle was reportedly heavily damaged. Despite efforts by first responders, one individual was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim, and details regarding the cause of the crash remain under investigation.
The incident triggered major traffic delays across several key routes:
Current Traffic Impact
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M11 Londonbound: Long delays between Junction 5 (Loughton) and Junction 4 (A406).
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A406 Southbound: Severe delays reported between M11 Junction 4 and Redbridge Roundabout (A12).
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Motorists traveling toward Beckton, Redbridge, and the surrounding areas have been advised to expect extended travel times and to consider alternative routes.
Traffic officers and cleanup crews remained on the scene for hours, working to reopen lanes and assess the circumstances leading up to the fatal collision.
Drivers are urged to follow live traffic updates as congestion is expected to continue into the evening.
