A fire in Barking town centre has led to the closure of Ripple Road in both directions at Vicarage Drive this morning (March 7), causing significant traffic disruption in the area.
Ongoing Incident
Emergency services, including London Fire Brigade (LFB), have been called to the scene. The cause of the fire and any potential injuries are currently unknown, but authorities are working to contain the situation.
Traffic and Road Closures
Heavy congestion has been reported around the St Paul’s Road roundabout, with significant delays affecting local traffic. A detour operation is in place, and several bus routes have been diverted, including:
- EL1
- EL2
- EL3
- 287
- 368
- 687
Emergency Response
The London Fire Brigade has been contacted for further details, and updates are expected as the situation unfolds. Commuters are advised to seek alternative routes and allow extra travel time due to ongoing disruption.
