A man has died following a car crash on Masefield Crescent, a few minutes from Gallows Corner in East London, on Saturday, October 24. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service, responded to the incident, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Emergency response and air ambulance deployment
The London Air Ambulance landed at Gidea Park Sports Ground, allowing specialist paramedics to assist the man, whose age has not been confirmed. Despite their best efforts, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 11.44am on Saturday, October 24 to reports of a road traffic collision near Masefield Crescent, RM3. We sent resources to the scene, including ambulance crews, an incident response officer and an advanced paramedic practitioner. We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.”
Road closures and ongoing impact
Road closures remain in place on Saturday afternoon, with the A12 Eastern Avenue Northbound closed from Masefield Crescent to Gallows Corner. This is affecting traffic in the area, and drivers are advised to seek alternative routes.
The spokesperson added: “Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.” The cause of the crash is under investigation, but no further details have been released at this time.
