Man dies in Orsett Crash

Another man is in hospital with life threatening injuries

A13 collision cordon
Author: Cameron GreenPublished 21st Jul 2023

One man has died and another has been seriously injured following a collision on the A13 in Thurrock.

Police were called to reports a grey Suzuki Swift had left the road on the London-bound carriageway just past Orsett Cock at 8.25pm yesterday (Thursday 20 July).

the driver the car – a man in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene.

A passenger in the car, who is also a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries which have been described as life-threatening.

The road was closed while officers investigated and was re-opened at 2.15am today.

Police also want anyone who saw what happened or who has dash cam footage to contact them.