The A12 is closed in both directions following a crash.
The one vehicle incident has taken place between junctions 18 (Sandon) and 19 (Boreham Interchange).
Another day, another smash up 😴 #a12 pic.twitter.com/U88pnfAqD0
— Will Mason ⚒ (@WillMason94) July 23, 2018
Traffic at standstill on #A12 two lanes closed and air ambulance landed 😞 pic.twitter.com/htKQl9SBZu
— Amanda Boardman (@Mandsby) July 23, 2018
Update: 3.45pm
The crash has involved a vehicle and a pedestrian.
We are currently on scene of a serious collision on the #A12 between the #A130 and the #A414 near #Chelmsford.
— Essex Police (@EssexPoliceUK) July 23, 2018
The road is closed both ways.
Drivers are advised to avoid the area if they can and plan their route.
We'll bring you more updates when we can. pic.twitter.com/5U0o9iV8og
Update: 4.45pm
The northbound carriageway has now reopened. Delays to J16 (Galleywood/B1007).
One lane remains closed between J19 (Boreham/A138) and J18 (Sandon/A414).
There are queues back to J21 (Witham South/B1389).
Many Chelmsford roads, including Baddow Bypass, Van Diemans Road (A1114), Baddow Road (B1009) towards the Army & Navy, are all slow moving as a result.
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