Four in lucky escape after Beckton Flyover crash

THE EMERGENCY SERVICES were called out at 3.40am on Monday, 1st July by reports that there had been a collision on the westbound side of the Beckton flyover. Fortunately, when they arrived they found that no one had suffered serious injury.

One of the vehicles was a van, the driver of which sustained only minor injuries which did not require medical treatment.

The other vehicle was a VW Golf. Its male driver and two female passengers were taken to hospital. One of the passengers was admitted for treatment of her injuries, which were not life-threatening.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward and help them piece together the circumstances of the accident.

•Anyone who saw the accident or has any information about it which could assist police is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference CAD980/01JUL.

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