Part of A-road closed after car and lorry collide

Part of the A12 in Essex at junction 19 Boreham. The road is two lanes of dual carriageway. A green sign ahead directs motorists to the A12 of Brentwood and London and the A130 Basildon and Southend.Image source, Google
Image caption,

Essex Fire and Rescue Service said the closure was likely to remain in place into the morning rush hour

  • Published

Part of a major A-road has been closed following a serious collision between a car and a lorry.

National Highways said the incident took place on, external the A12 between junction 19 Boreham and junction 20a Hatfield Peverel in Essex, at about 04:04 BST on Friday.

Essex Police said the road was "completely closed to all traffic", external northbound and has advised motorists to find an alternative route while it carries out its investigation.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service said the closure, external was likely to remain in place into the morning rush hour.

Get in touch

Do you have a story suggestion for Essex?