Essex Police Warn: 57 Crashes in a Week, One Dead
Essex roads have been a nightmare lately. Adam Pipe, Head of Roads Policing for Essex Police, revealed there were 57 collisions in just seven days. Dozens were injured and tragically, one person lost their life.
Almost half the crashes hit over the weekend, causing chaos on two of the county’s busiest routes.
Busy Roads Ahead – Don’t Take Risks
With traffic set to rise in the coming weeks, Pipe urges drivers to stay sharp. “You might not have driven far in the last year, and could feel nervous,” he said. “Plan your journey, give yourself extra time, and be considerate. Don’t take risks.”
His essential safety tips include:
- Check your car’s condition – oil, fuel, tyres – especially if unused for a while
- Bring any necessary medications on long trips
- Carry food and water in case you’re stuck longer than expected
- Stay alert: check mirrors, keep distance, obey speed limits
- Never use your mobile phone while driving
“Speeding is a deadly problem,” Pipe warned. “Drive carefully and help prevent tragedy.”
Safer Essex Roads Partnership Aims for ‘Vision Zero’
Nicola Foster, Chair of the Safer Essex Roads Partnership, expressed deep regret over the recent spate of crashes. “Road deaths are unacceptable and preventable,” she said.
“We must work together to create a ‘safe system’ in Essex. Humans make mistakes, so we need layers of protection: safe speeds, safer roads, safer vehicles, and the best emergency response.”
Foster added, “Zero is the only number of deaths and serious injuries we can accept in Essex.”
See Dangerous Driving? Report It!
If you spot reckless or anti-social driving, or catch it on dash cam, don’t stay silent. Report it to Essex Police on 101 or use the Extra Eyes tool here: https://saferessexroads.org/extraeyes/extra-eyes-what-next/.
