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Limehouse Link Tunnel forced to shut after car crash

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By Olivia Carter Reporter
The tunnel showed damage thought to have been caused by the crash <i>(Image: Anonymous)</i>
The tunnel showed damage thought to have been caused by the crash (Image: Anonymous)
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A major tunnel in Limehouse has been reopened following a crash. 

The Limehouse Link Tunnel was temporarily shut earlier today (April 11) after a car crashed into its wall. 

Officers from the Metropolitan Police were dispatched to the scene of the incident at 3.41am in the eastbound side of the tunnel. 

East London Advertiser: Debris was pictured littered over the lanes in the tunnelDebris was pictured littered over the lanes in the tunnel (Image: Anonymous)READ MORE: Three people in hospital after car crash near roundabout

They were accompanied to the scene by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service, who confirmed no injuries were reported. 

East London Advertiser: Emergency services were pictured responding to the incident.Emergency services were pictured responding to the incident. (Image: Anonymous)A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: "The debris has been cleared up and the tunnel has reopened so traffic can return to normal.”

The London Ambulance Service has been contacted for their comment.

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