Tower Hamlets Collision: Cyclist Injured in Crash Near Westferry DLR as Salter Street in Canary Wharf Closed by Police

Tower Hamlets Collision: Cyclist Injured in Crash Near Westferry DLR as Salter Street in Canary Wharf Closed by Police
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Key Points:

  • A cyclist was injured in a collision with a car near Westferry DLR, Canary Wharf
  • The incident occurred on Salter Street just after 10am on Friday, April 11
  • The cyclist was treated by paramedics at the scene and taken to hospital
  • Her condition remains unknown as of the latest police update
  • Salter Street was temporarily closed while emergency services responded
  • No arrests have been made and police enquiries are ongoing

Tower Hamlets was the scene of a serious road collision on Friday morning, April 11, after a cyclist was hit by a car near Westferry DLR station. The incident occurred just after 10am on Salter Street, resulting in the woman being rushed to the hospital.

Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service (LAS) and the Metropolitan Police, swiftly responded to the scene. Salter Street, a busy road in Canary Wharf, was cordoned off to allow for treatment and a full investigation into the incident.

At present, the condition of the cyclist is not known, and no arrests have been made. Police enquiries remain ongoing.

What happened in the Canary Wharf cyclist crash?

The crash involved a cyclist and a car on Salter Street, a road located just west of the busy financial district of Canary Wharf and adjacent to Westferry DLR station. The incident was reported to police shortly after 10am.

According to a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police, officers arrived at the scene alongside paramedics from LAS. The cyclist, a woman whose identity has not been released, was treated at the scene and then taken to hospital.

Is the cyclist’s condition known?

As of the latest update provided by the Metropolitan Police on Friday evening, the condition of the injured cyclist remains unknown. No further medical updates had been shared by Saturday morning (April 12), and enquiries remain ongoing.

Were any arrests made?

No arrests have been made in connection with the crash. Police have confirmed that investigations are underway to establish the circumstances surrounding the collision. Salter Street was closed temporarily while emergency services dealt with the aftermath.

Is Salter Street open now?

Salter Street, which serves as a key link between Poplar and the Canary Wharf estate, was reopened later in the day after police and LAS left the scene. Transport services, including Westferry DLR station, were unaffected.

We have contacted the Metropolitan Police for an updated statement and will share any developments as they are made available.

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