A12 southbound closed after crash near Witham

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 26 Oct, 08:27 · Archive

A crash has forced the closure of one lane on the A12 southbound near Witham in Essex. The closure affects the stretch of road between Junction 22 at Witham North and Junction 21 for the B1389 Hatfield Road at Witham South.

Motorists are experiencing slow-moving traffic as they pass the scene of the collision. The road remains partially blocked while emergency services deal with the incident.

Details of the crash remain unclear at this stage. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved in the collision or whether anyone has been injured in the incident.

Essex Police has been contacted for further information about the crash and the circumstances surrounding it. The force is expected to provide updates once more details become available.

How it is being reported

• Drivers face delays after crash CLOSES lane on busy Essex roadA12 southbound crash near Witham causes major traffic delays, with one lane closed between Junctions 22 and 21.Brentwood Guardian · 26 Oct, 08:05
• Drivers face delays after crash CLOSES lane on busy Essex roadA12 southbound crash near Witham causes major traffic delays, with one lane closed between Junctions 22 and 21.Colchester Gazette · 26 Oct, 08:05
• Drivers face delays after crash CLOSES lane on busy Essex roadA12 southbound crash near Witham causes major traffic delays, with one lane closed between Junctions 22 and 21.Echo (Basildon) · 26 Oct, 08:05

In this story: A12 · Witham · Essex · Essex Police

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