A13 set to be closed during evening rush hour after serious crash

The A13 Londonbound is closed ^[1] between the A1012 (Stifford Interchange) and the M25 following the crash.

This is involving three lorries and a van, according to Essex County Council traffic control. It says there has also been an oil and diesel spillage.

There are long delays on the A13 approaching the crash and routes around Lakeside and Thurrock, as traffic diverts.

The closure is set to remain until after the evening peak, the county's traffic control has warned.

Traffic is currently held on the #A13 ^[2] westbound between the #A126 ^[3] and the #M25 ^[4] / #A282 ^[5] due to a serious collision.

Emergency services are en route.

Please take care on the approach and expect delays. pic.twitter.com/LtoouPA0b3 ^[6]

— National Highways: East (@HighwaysEAST) June 26, 2023 ^[7]

All emergency services including Essex Police are now on the scene.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We are on the scene of a serious collision on the A13 near Grays.

"This took place between A1012 and A1089 and a road closure will remain in place in the area while enquiries are carried out.

"We would urge drivers to avoid the area if possible and thank them for their patience and understanding.

"We are appealing for anyone who witnessed this incident, or for those with relevant dash cam footage, to come forward.

"Anyone with information or footage which could assist our enquiries is asked to get in touch, quoting incident 0747 of 26 June."

An air ambulance has reportedly also been called to the scene.