A man is in life-threatening condition after a crash near to the Gallions Reach Shopping Park.

Emergency services rushed on Sunday (February 5) to reports of a crash involving a black Mercedes and a white SEAT Leon on Royal Docks Road in Newham at 8.30pm.

Two passengers in the SEAT Leon were taken to hospital, one of whom, 18, is serious injured in a life-threatening condition.

Both drivers, 22 and 24 were arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. They have since been bailed.

An appeal has been launched by the Metropolitan Police for any witnesses or drivers in the area with dash cam footage to get in contact.

Anyone who can help the investigation is asked to call 101 or 020 8597 4878 quoting CAD 6269.