A13 Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crash in Pitsea

A major multi-car crash occurred on the A13 at Pitsea flyover on [current date], causing severe traffic jams eastbound towards Southend. Four vehicles were involved in the crash, which was reported to police at 3:05 pm. The incident resulted in three people being injured, with one sustaining serious injuries. Emergency services responded promptly to secure the scene and close the road.

Key Takeaways:

  • A multi-vehicle crash occurred on the A13 at Pitsea flyover, causing severe traffic jams eastbound towards Southend.
  • The crash involved four vehicles and was reported to police at 3:05 pm.
  • Three people were injured in the crash, with one sustaining serious injuries.
  • Emergency services responded promptly to secure the scene and close the road.
  • The East of England Ambulance Service sent three ambulances, a paramedic car, a Hazardous Area Response Team vehicle, and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance to the scene.
  • Two patients were transported to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital, while a third patient with serious injuries was transported to the Royal London Hospital.
  • The crash caused severe delays that continued into the evening, with drivers diverted through Vange and Pitsea.
  • Emergency services cordoned off slip roads onto the A13 at Five Bells interchange.
  • The road has now been reopened, and traffic is beginning to ease.

Statistics:

  • Number of vehicles involved in the crash: 4
  • Number of people injured: 3
  • Severity of injuries: One person sustained serious injuries
  • Number of ambulances sent to the scene: 3
  • Number of paramedic cars sent to the scene: 1
  • Number of Hazardous Area Response Team vehicles sent to the scene: 1
  • Number of air ambulances sent to the scene: 1