First published Oct 19, 2026, 6:54:17 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 19, 2026, 6:54:17 AM UTC

Vehicle collision road disruption — [A12] BLACKWALL TUNNEL NORTHERN APPROACH (E14 ,E15 ,E3 ) (Tower Hamlets)

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A collision has blocked lane three of the A12 Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach, with slow traffic and queues extending to Hankcock Road. The source advises caution and says to expect delays.

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Affected location: Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach

Illustrative image: Northeast facing view across the Blackwall Tunnel Northern Approach (the A12) — Doyle of London/Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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