Traffic on the Eastern Avenue westbound approach to the Gants Hill roundabout is currently down to one lane.
Transport for London initially said there was a collision but is now reporting a pole protruding into the road.
There is slow traffic on the approach.
The London Fire Brigade has been in attendance to deal with the problem.
No further details have been available.
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