Seafront Chaos as Car Blaze and Crash Trigger Major Road Closures
Seafront Shut After Car Blaze
Police shut the seafront between the Kursaal and Chalkwell due to a huge pile-up of vehicles and a burning car. The blaze broke out near the Oyster Creek Kitchen. Firefighters rushed to the scene to douse the flames and prevent disaster.
Traffic Chaos and Police Roadblocks
With cars trapped, Essex Police set up roadblocks to get the traffic moving. Drivers are now funnelled away from the seafront through multiple police checkpoints. An officer warned the closures could stay until midnight, adding to the frustration for locals and visitors alike.
Crash Adds to Mayhem at Seaway Roundabout
The trouble didn’t stop there. A car crashed at the nearby Seaway roundabout, forcing police to shut part of the road. Recovery teams are on site clearing the wreckage to ease congestion.
Stay tuned for updates as police work to clear the chaos and reopen the roads.
