Multiple-vehicle crash closes part of A12
A man has been taken to hospital
Last updated 11th May 2021
A man has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A12 in Essex.
All lanes have now reopened, but there are still long delays after the two-vehicle accident.
Firefighters helped rescue a person trapped in their vehicle.
The stretch northbound between J24 (Kelvedon north) and J25 (Marks Tey/A120) was shut earlier, according to Essex Travel.
But, it has now reopened.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said:
"We were called to reports of a collision involving two vehicles on the A12 near Marks Tey at around 11.20am today (Tuesday 11 May).
"The incident is ongoing.
"If you have any information about it please call us on 101 quoting incident 376 of 11 May or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Meanwhile an East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson has confirmed:
"An ambulance attended a road traffic collision on the A12 close to Marks Tey just before 11.45am this morning.
"An adult man was transported to Colchester General Hospital for further assessment and treatment."
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