A MAN has died after falling ill while driving.

The deceased was reported to have fallen ill in his vehicle on the A12 before crashing in Eastern Avenue, Ilford this morning.

Police, London Air Ambulance and two fire engines from Ilford and a fire rescue team from East Ham were called at 8.44am.

The man was pronounced dead at 9.22am.

Emergency services were present until 9.27am.

Next of kin have not yet been informed.

No other vehicle was involved in the crash.

A report will be compiled for the coroner.