A man has died in a car crash in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called to Forest Road, Hainault, at 4.30am this morning to reports of an accident involving a car and a lorry.

A male was pronounced dead at the scene.

The car involved was a Renault saloon.

Police, London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade are still on scene.

Forest Road is subject to road closures from Forest Farm to Hainault Road.

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid this area and find alternate routes where possible as significant traffic delays are expected.