Serious Crash Shuts Key Road in Orsett

Chaos on the roads this Monday morning as a serious smash involving a black BMW X5 and a red Peugeot has closed the A128 Brentwood Road at the B188 junction in Orsett.

The collision was reported shortly after 4am and is expected to keep the road shut until around midday. Motorists are urged to steer clear and seek alternate routes to avoid major delays.

Police Hunt Key Witnesses and HGV Driver

Officers are on the lookout for the driver of a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) who may have stopped briefly after the crash. They want to hear from anyone who saw this driver or the black BMW X5 behaving erratically before the smash.

Got dash cam footage or saw what happened? Essex Police want to hear from you.

How to Help Essex Police

  • Contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101
  • Email [email protected]
  • Quote incident number 99 of 5 October

Don’t stay silent – your info could be crucial in cracking the case!

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