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