A moped rider has been injured in a crash in Walthamstow, this afternoon.

The male is believed to have suffered leg injuries during the accident at the junction of Forest Road and Wood Street.

Police and paramedics attended the scene shortly after 11am.

Forest Roadd is closed in both directions between the junction of Fulbourne Road and Wood Street

On June 2, a police officer was cut from his car and suffered minor injuries at the exact same location.

An investigation was launched into the cause of the accident as the car was responding to a 999 call.

Traffic in the area was congested but is now clearing.