Four-Car Crash in South Essex Causes Widespread Disruption and Injuries

A catastrophic four-car crash has occurred between Pitsea flyover and Five Bells, leaving two people rescued by firefighters, with one man sustaining potentially serious injuries. The incident, which happened around 3 pm today, has caused significant disruption to traffic across south Essex, with eyewitnesses reporting an air ambulance presence. Emergency services are on the scene, and a road closure remains in place on the A13 Southend-bound.

Key Takeaways:

  • A four-car crash occurred between Pitsea flyover and Five Bells, causing widespread disruption and traffic jams across south Essex.
  • Two people were rescued by firefighters, with one man sustaining potentially serious injuries.
  • The crash involved two cars and two vans, according to Essex County Fire and Rescue Service.
  • A road closure remains in place on the A13 Southend-bound, with emergency services responding to the incident.
  • Essex Police are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses, CCTV, or dash cam footage to come forward.
  • The incident occurred on the A13 at Pitsea, with one person treated for potentially serious injuries.

Statistics:

  • 4: number of cars involved in the crash
  • 2: number of vehicles involved that were not cars (vans)
  • 1: number of people treated for potentially serious injuries
  • 3:05 pm: time of the incident
  • 1: time of the article being written, which implies the incident occurred on 13 May
  • 733: incident number assigned by Essex Police

Sources:

  • Essex County Fire and Rescue Service
  • Essex Police