A serious collision on the A13 near a controversial slip road — believed to be the Gale Street junction — has reignited community anger over safety concerns at the site, after reports emerged that a driver suffered a seizure and ploughed into traffic attempting to join the busy carriageway.

Photos and accounts shared online suggest a car and a white van crashed into roadside railings, with emergency services quickly sealing off the area. Eyewitnesses described a chaotic scene, with one resident stating: “I passed this — the car is smashed up and the van’s in the railings! Looks bad, I hope everyone is OK.”

Driver Suffered Seizure, Locals Say

Multiple community contributors confirmed that the crash was not due to reckless driving. “The driver had a seizure at the wheel,” wrote one local resident, urging others not to jump to conclusions.

Locals Slam Junction Design

Dozens of commenters described the slip road as “dangerous,” “cursed,” and “too short to reach 50mph safely.” One said: “It’s not even long enough to pull out on, let alone match speed with lorries.”

Others recalled previous incidents, arguing the slip road should be closed or re-engineered. “They should never have shortened that slip road,” one said. “Had a few cars lose control there.”

Emergency Response and Condition of Victims

According to one witness, the road was blocked as ambulance crews responded. Unconfirmed reports suggest the driver of the truck had a seizure and collided with another vehicle, but the full extent of injuries remains unknown.

Community Frustration Mounts

The crash triggered hundreds of reactions across local forums and Facebook, with one user writing: “Another day on the dreaded A13. I’m pretty sure that road is cursed. People treat it like the Grand Prix.”

Calls are growing for TfL or local authorities to investigate and act on the number of crashes at the location.