Long delays after dual carriageway lorry crash

Traffic travels in both directions on the A12 dual carriageway on a sunny day. There is a green sign, pointing drivers off the road towards HATFIELD PEVERELImage source, National Highways
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The crash caused traffic on the northbound carriageway, stretching back towards Hatfield Peverel

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Drivers have been experiencing long delays on a busy dual carriageway after a crash between a lorry and a van.

Essex Police said it was called to the collision on the A12 at Witham near junction 22 shortly before 13:30 BST.

The central reservation was damaged and one of two lanes going northbound was closed off.

There were delays of up to 90 minutes.

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