Tragic Crash on A12 Claims Two Lives
Two people died in a horror collision on the A12 between Stanway and Marks Tey yesterday afternoon. A vehicle veered off the northbound carriageway at around 12:45pm, killing a man and woman inside instantly.
Serious Injuries and Major Road Closures
Two other passengers suffered serious injuries and were rushed to hospital. The crash forced both carriageways to close, causing chaos for hours. The southbound lanes reopened around 5:20pm, with the northbound reopening three hours later.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Adam Pipe, Head of Roads Policing, said: “Our officers worked hard to clear the traffic trapped in this incident. I want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding.”
Officers need anyone who saw the crash or has dashcam footage to come forward. You can report online at essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ between 7am-11pm. Quote incident 479 of 8 November.
You can also call 101 or ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
