A12 traffic: Serious crash closes road for several hours

Image source, Essex Police

Image caption, Essex Police responded to a crash near Chelmsford on the A12

A road was shut northbound for several hours after a serious crash.

The A12, near Chelmsford in Essex, was closed between junctions 18 (Sandon) and 19 (Boreham).

National Highways said the road was shut so "collision investigation, recovery and clear-up" could take place.

Essex Police is appealing for witnesses to come forward and said it was called at 09:15 GMT to reports that a grey Fiesta had left the road.

The road reopened at around 14:30.

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