The collision happened this morning (credit: Denise Driver)
The two-vehicle crash happened just before 11am this morning and had blocked traffic in both directions near Martins Corner.
A medic in a car and two ambulance crews rushed to the scene where they assessed two people.
Both of them were taken to hospital but it is not clear what condition they are in.
The road has since been reopened.
Several bus routes are being severely affected by the collision, with gridlock on surrounding roads according to witnesses.
DIVERSION- Bus routes 5 and EL2 are on diversion due to a road traffic collision at Wood Lane. Buses are diverted in both directions via Valence Avenue and Green Lane.
— TfL Bus Alerts (@TfLBusAlerts) October 17, 2019
More to follow.
Tags: Dagenham