A12 diversion route after serious car and lorry crash

Road diversions are in place after a serious multi-vehicle collision on the A12 this morning (August 7). The incident happened between Junction 28 near (Colchester) and J27 near (Lexden), where emergency services were called at 9.26am following reports of the collision.

The collision involved three cars with two people reportedly trapped. A woman and child have been confirmed to have been airlifted to Addenbrookes Hospital with serious injuries.

The A12 is closed in both directions with long delays and queueing traffic also being reported as a result. According to National Highways, several diversion routes have been implemented while the closure is in place.

Motorists travelling northbound are advised to exit the A-road and follow the A133 through Lexden and Colchester to the twin roundabouts with the A1232. Then take the first exit and continue on the A1232 and re-join the A12 at Junction 29.

Motorists travelling southbound are advised to exit the A12 southbound at Junction 29 Crown and follow the A1232 into Colchester to the twin roundabouts with the A133. Then, take the second exit onto the A133 for Lexden and continue through Colchester and Lexden to the A133/A1124 roundabout.

At the A133/A1124 roundabout take the second exit and re-join the A12 southbound at J26 Spring Lane.

References

1. ^{^} A12 crash sees two trapped in car and woman and child airlifted to hospital (www.essexlive.news)