Man taken to hospital after Dagenham crash
Emergency services responded to a collision on Wood Lane, leading to temporary road closures.
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A man has been taken to hospital following a road traffic collision in Dagenham. The incident occurred on Wood Lane shortly after 8:40 pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Emergency services were mobilised to the scene.
Emergency Service Response
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Responders from the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade, and Metropolitan Police attended the collision. The London Ambulance Service confirmed it received the call at 8:43 pm. A crew, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer were dispatched. The first paramedic reached the location approximately three minutes after the call was received.
The man received treatment at the scene before being transported to hospital. A cordon was erected on Danette Gardens, a street located just off Wood Lane, which temporarily blocked access to the road.
Questions this report answers
+When and where did the crash happen?
The crash occurred on Wood Lane in Dagenham shortly after 8:40 pm on Thursday, 20 August 2026. Emergency services were alerted to the incident and responded to the scene.
+Which emergency services attended the incident?
The London Ambulance Service, the London Fire Brigade, and the Metropolitan Police were all mobilised to the scene of the collision on Wood Lane.
+Was the road closed following the crash?
Yes, a cordon was put in place on Danette Gardens, a street just off Wood Lane. This resulted in the temporary closure of the road.
+How quickly did paramedics arrive?
The first paramedic arrived at the incident approximately three minutes after the initial call was received. The patient was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
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