A busy road has been closed in both directions following an accident near a burst water main. 

Ranger's Road in Chingford is currently shut betweeen Warren Pond Road and Epping New Road after an accident shortly before 6.30am between a Ford Transit van, a Fiat, a blue Saab and a Citroen C4. 

The collision occured near a burst water main between Connaught Waters and the junction with Epping New Road. 

Recovery vehicles are at the scene. 

There are no reported injuries and no arrests have been made. 

Police would not say when the road is expected to re-open. 

There is a build-up of traffic along Station Road by Chingford station and motorists are encouraged to seek alternative routes.