Crash on A12 leads to delays

BBC

8 January 2025 at 5:02 am·1-min read

A red sign that reads "road closed" — A part of the A12 has been closed due to a crash [BBC]

A section of the A12 has been closed following a crash

Drivers have been warned of up to 30 minute delays on the A12 southbound between J17 Great Baddow and J16 West Hanningfield just before 07:00 GMT.

One lane has since reopened according to Essex Police but motorists have been warned of eight miles (12.8km) of congestion.

An Essex Police spokesperson also said a barrier has been damaged in the single vehicle crash. East of England Ambulance Service has arrived at the scene.

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