Serious A12 crash in Colchester closes road in both directions

Summarised from 3 outlets · 15 reports · Updated 7 Nov, 18:54 · Archive

Police and ambulance services are at the scene of a serious crash that has closed the A12 in both directions near Colchester.

A serious crash on the A12 near Colchester has closed the road in both directions. The incident occurred shortly before 6pm between the A120 at Marks Tey and Tollgate interchange. Essex Police closed the road following the collision, with the East of England Ambulance Service attending the scene.

According to the AA, drivers were facing delays of up to 67 minutes on approach to the incident, with 2 miles of congestion reported. National Highways stated that the northbound carriageway would be closed for a period to assist recovery work on the southbound side.

The articles do not specify how many vehicles were involved or whether there were any injuries. Essex Police and the emergency services were managing the incident and recovery work at the time of reporting.

How it is being reported

• Police and ambulance on scene as A12 CLOSED after 'serious crash'A serious crash has closed part of the A12 in both directions in Colchester.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 18:11
• Police and ambulance on scene as A12 CLOSED after 'serious crash'A serious crash has closed part of the A12 in both directions in Colchester.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Nov, 18:11
• Police and ambulance on scene as A12 CLOSED after 'serious crash'A serious crash has closed part of the A12 in both directions in Colchester.Brentwood Guardian · 7 Nov, 18:11
• Crash on the A12 between Colchester and Marks Tey leaves traffic at standstillThe incident, which was first reported at about 4.45pm, has led to traffic being stopped on the London-bound carriageway.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 17:20
• Crash shuts part of major route in both directionsA crash on the A120 has forced the road to be part closed in both directions in Coggeshall.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 15:32
• A12 drivers facing severe disruption after crashA crash on the A12 is causing severe delays near Ingatestone heading Londonbound.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Nov, 13:48
• A12 drivers facing severe disruption after crashA crash on the A12 is causing severe delays near Ingatestone heading Londonbound.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 13:48
• Crash on busy stretch of A12 causing severe delaysDrivers on the A12 are facing severe delays due to a crash near Chelmsford.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Nov, 12:08
• Crash on busy stretch of A12 causing severe delaysDrivers on the A12 are facing severe delays due to a crash near Chelmsford.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 12:08
• Full 41-minute diversion route this weekend amid major road closureA130 southbound closure in Essex from November 6 to November 9 brings a 33-mile A12 and A127 diversion, with congestion and bus changes expected.Echo (Basildon) · 7 Nov, 04:00
• Full 41-minute diversion route this weekend amid major road closureA130 southbound closure in Essex from November 6 to November 9 brings a 33-mile A12 and A127 diversion, with congestion and bus changes expected.Colchester Gazette · 7 Nov, 04:00
• Full 41-minute diversion route this weekend amid major road closureA130 southbound closure in Essex from November 6 to November 9 brings a 33-mile A12 and A127 diversion, with congestion and bus changes expected.Brentwood Guardian · 7 Nov, 04:00
• Major Essex road blocked due to crash causing delaysA130 crash near the A12 at Howe Green, Essex, causes northbound delays and slow traffic at Junction 17. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time.Echo (Basildon) · 6 Nov, 16:40
• Major Essex road blocked due to crash causing delaysA130 crash near the A12 at Howe Green, Essex, causes northbound delays and slow traffic at Junction 17. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time.Colchester Gazette · 6 Nov, 16:40
• Major Essex road blocked due to crash causing delaysA130 crash near the A12 at Howe Green, Essex, causes northbound delays and slow traffic at Junction 17. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time.Brentwood Guardian · 6 Nov, 16:40

In this story: A12 · Colchester · Marks Tey · Tollgate interchange · Essex Police · East of England Ambulance Service · National Highways

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