DRIVERS are bracing for chaos as a crucial route used by 50,000 every day is closed due to a lorry crash.
Thousands have been trapped in “severe” delays and commuters sit it gridlocked traffic.
The southbound Blackwall Tunnel, east London, has been closed due to a lorry crash with long delays expected.
Huge queues have been spotted on the A12 from Hackney with more expected to come.
The popular tunnel has been shut since 8.30am today with long queues building up since the collision.
Motorists have been to divert as the Rotherhithe Tunnel and Tower will be clogged due to the closure.
Transport for London for London Taxi and Private Hire said there is also traffic on Newham Way.
On X it posted: “Traffic is static southbound with delays back to East Cross Route.
“Traffic is also slow moving westbound with delays on Newham Way.
“Use other routes if possible.”
Cops have revealed there were no reports of injuries and after the collision.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: Police were called at around 8.50am on Monday (March 10) to reports of collision in the southbound Blackwall Tunnel.
“A lorry collided with part of the tunnel.
“No reports of any injuries.
“The southbound tunnel remains closed while the incident is dealt with.
“Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible.”
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