Man Found With Facial Injuries in Upminster Sparks Road Shutdown
A man was discovered with facial injuries just after midnight in Upminster, triggering a major police investigation and road closure. Emergency services rushed to the scene on St Mary’s Lane at 12:26 am after reports of an injured individual emerged.
Swift Ambulance Response
The victim, a 29-year-old man, was quickly attended to by the London Ambulance Service, who arrived at 12:29 am. He was taken to hospital as a priority for urgent treatment.
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said, “We were called at 12:29 am this morning (April 23) to reports of an incident on St Mary’s Lane, Upminster. We sent an ambulance crew to the scene and took a patient to the hospital as a priority.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police confirmed inquiries are ongoing to determine how the man sustained his injuries. They urged anyone with information to come forward. You can contact them on 101 or via X @MetCC, quoting reference number 133/23APR.
Road Closures and Traffic Updates
As a result of the incident, Corbets Tey Road Southbound is closed between A124 St Mary’s Lane and Springfield Gardens. Bus route 370 has a diversion in place to navigate the closure. Traffic reports show congestion is under control with no major disruptions so far.
Commuters are advised to follow official diversions and report any relevant information to help the ongoing investigation.
