After a £187,000 Lamborghini Urus collided seriously with a Royal Mail vehicle, six persons were hurt.
The horrifying head-on accident occurred yesterday evening in east London when the Ferrari apparently sped past traffic.
Around 7.20 p.m., Beckton received a call requesting the assistance of emergency personnel, including police, paramedics, and the air ambulance.
The frightening occurrence was caught on film by witnesses, revealing the instant the two automobiles collided and the damage that resulted.
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.
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Road closures were put in place after the crash in Royal Dock Road while officers carry out investigations into the circumstances.
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.’