A crash on a main road in Dagenham caused a road closure this afternoon.

A Met Police spokesperson told this paper that three vehicles were involved in the collision at around 3pm today (September 25).

People on social media reported seeing three ambulances and two police cars in Longbridge Road, near to the Robin Hood Fish Bar.

Police and ambulance services were in attendance, with the road temporarily closed to allow police to deal with the incident.

There have been no reports of any serious injuries, the spokesperson said, with the ambulance attendance described to have been "precautionary". 

Police are currently unable to provide further information in regards to when they will reopen the road.