Police are appealing for information after a motorcyclist died in a crash in the Isle of Dogs.
Emergency services were called to Aspen Way, near the junction with Preston’s Road, at 3.25am on today (August 5).
The man, who was in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
According to the Metropolitan Police, this was reported as a single-vehicle crash.
The East India Dock Road Tunnel and Aspen Way remain closed and enquires are ongoing.
Earlier today, there was significant disruption, with traffic backing up past the Canning Town Flyover and the Lower Lea Crossing.
The route between the East India Dock Road Tunnel and Prestons Road was heavily affected.
Public transport was also impacted, with bus routes D3, SL4, and N550 diverted in both directions via East India Dock Road.
A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anything or have any information to contact 101 with reference 869/05AUG26.
"Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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