An 82-year-old woman was taken to the hospital this morning after collapsing in her home.

The London Ambulance were called to the incident in Keats Avenue, Harold Hill today (Tuesday January 17) at around 5.50am.

Firefighters from Harold Hill fire station also attended to help gain entry into the house, but when they arrived the door was already open and the woman was being seen by paramedics.

She was taken to Queen’s Hospital, in Rom Valley Way, Romford.