A12 reopens after long closure following collision

An Essex Police car is parked in the middle lane of a three-lane carriageway. It is the only vehicle on that side. On the opposite side there is a lorry and car driving past.Image source, Essex Police
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The A12 near Chelmsford was closed for several hours while police investigated the collision

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The A12 in Essex has reopened after it was closed for several hours following a serious collision.

Essex Police said the crash, involving two cars, took place at about 23:30 BST on Wednesday.

The northbound carriageway between junctions 15 for Margaretting and junction 16 for Chelmsford was closed until about 09:00 on Thursday.

National Highways said police investigation work was complete, along with the recovery and clean-up operations.

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