Six people have been injured after a £187,000 Lamborghini Urus was involved in a serious crash with a Royal Mail van.
The horrific head-on collision happened after the supercar reportedly overtook traffic at speed in east London yesterday evening.
Emergency services, including police, paramedics and the air ambulance were called to the scene in Beckton at around 7.20pm.
Witnesses captured the shocking incident on video, showing the moment the cars collided and the aftermath of the smash.
Drone footage also captured the road from above with a recovery vehicle in attendance.
Pictures showed both vehicles were badly damaged.
The severity of the injuries sustained by those involved is not yet known.
Road closures were put in place after the crash in Royal Dock Road while officers carry out investigations into the circumstances.
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Police say their enquiries are continuing.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called at approximately 19:20hrs on Tuesday, 11 July to reports of two cars in collision at Royal Dock Road, Beckton.
‘Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene.
‘Six people were treated for injuries; condition awaits.
‘Road closures remain in place while the scene is dealt with.
‘Enquiries into the circumstances remain ongoing.’
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