Woman taken to hospital after Dagenham collision
Emergency services attended Church Elm Lane on 21 October following reports of a road traffic incident.
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A woman has been taken to hospital after being struck by a vehicle in Dagenham. The incident occurred on Church Elm Lane at 3:14 pm on 21 October 2026.
Emergency Service Response
Man taken to major trauma centre after West Norwood crash
London's Air Ambulance attended the scene at the junction of Norwood High Street and Chapel Road.
London Ambulance Service confirmed that crews were called to the scene following reports of a road traffic collision. A paramedic in a fast response car and ambulance crews attended the location. They treated a patient at the scene before transporting her to a local hospital as a priority.
An elderly woman was also assisted at the roadside following the collision. The specific circumstances leading to the collision have not been detailed.
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+When and where did the incident happen?
The incident occurred on Church Elm Lane in Dagenham at 3:14 pm on 21 October 2026. Emergency services were called to the scene following reports of a road traffic collision.
+What happened to the woman involved?
A woman was struck by a vehicle and received treatment at the scene from London Ambulance Service crews. She was then taken to a local hospital as a priority.
+Was anyone else assisted at the scene?
Yes, an elderly woman was also assisted at the roadside following the collision. The London Ambulance Service attended both individuals.
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