A man is in a critical but stable condition after coming off his motorbike in a crash on the A13.

Police confirmed today (January 10) the latest condition of the man after the crash yesterday (January 9).

The Metropolitan Police was called at 2.51am that day to reports of a person in the road on the A13 in Barking. London's Air Ambulance also responded.

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The man, who had come off his motorcycle, was subsequently taken to hospital where his condition was treated as life-threatening.

Police said they had been working to identify the man and inform his next of kin.

No other vehicles were believed to have been involved in the crash.

Commuters on the A13 Beckton Flyover experienced severe delays.

Delays on the A13 Alfreds Way westbound were around 49 minutes after the crash, according to the AA.

Congestion affected roads in Barking, Dagenham, Rainham and Redbridge. 

Anyone who saw the incident or captured dash cam footage should call 101, quoting CAD 491/8 Jan.