Crashes block major Essex routes causing traffic delays

Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 20:02 · Archive

Two crashes have partially blocked major Essex routes, one on the A12 near Stratford St Mary and another on the A120 near Marks Tey.

Two crashes have partially blocked major Essex roads, disrupting traffic across the county. The first collision occurred on the A12 Colchester-bound carriageway between the Langham turn-off and junction 30 for Stratford St Mary. According to the AA, traffic is very slow with queues reaching back towards junction 31 for East Bergholt.

A separate crash has partially blocked the A120 in both directions near Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre at Marks Tey. Delays are building in both directions as traffic passes the scene.

Details about both collisions remain unclear. It is not yet known how many vehicles were involved in either crash or whether anyone has been injured.

Emergency services have been contacted regarding the incidents. Drivers are being advised to expect significant delays on both routes and to allow extra time for their journeys.

Crashes block major Essex routes causing traffic delays — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Major Essex route blocked due to crash near popular garden centreA120 crash near Marks Tey partially blocks both directions by Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre, causing delays. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.Brentwood Guardian · 11 Nov, 13:38
Major Essex route blocked due to crash near popular garden centreA120 crash near Marks Tey partially blocks both directions by Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre, causing delays. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.Colchester Gazette · 11 Nov, 13:38
Major Essex route blocked due to crash near popular garden centreA120 crash near Marks Tey partially blocks both directions by Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre, causing delays. Drivers should allow extra time for their journeys.Echo (Basildon) · 11 Nov, 13:38
Key stretch of the A12 'partially blocked' following crashA12 crash near Stratford St Mary causes very slow traffic and queues towards East Bergholt in Essex. Drivers face delays on the Colchester-bound carriageway.Colchester Gazette · 11 Nov, 08:38

In this story: Stratford St Mary · East Bergholt · Langham · Marks Tey · Poplar Nurseries Garden Centre · AA

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