Severe Delays on A133 and A120 After Multi-Vehicle Collision

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Emergency services responded to a multi-vehicle collision on A133/A120 eastbound, leaving motorists facing severe delays and road closures. The incident caused significant congestion, with drivers reporting standstill traffic and delays of up to 40 minutes on the A120. The eastbound carriageway of the A120 was initially closed, but later reopened after an hour of delays. The collision also led to significant congestion on the A133, causing severe delays in the area and on roads around Eastern and Northern Colchester.

Key Takeaways:

  • A multi-vehicle collision occurred on A133/A120 eastbound, resulting in severe delays and road closures.
  • The eastbound carriageway of the A120 was initially closed due to the incident, but later reopened after an hour of delays.
  • Motorists reported facing standstill traffic and delays of up to 40 minutes on the A120.
  • The collision caused significant congestion on the A133, resulting in severe delays in the area and on roads around Eastern and Northern Colchester.
  • Essex County Council Traffic Control reported severe delays in the area and on roads around Eastern and Northern Colchester.
  • The incident was reported by Essex Travel News @Essex_Travel on Twitter, who posted an update on the situation at 4:22pm on June 26, 2025.

Statistics:

  • Delays of up to 40 minutes were reported on the A120.
  • The eastbound carriageway of the A120 was closed for an hour.
  • The multi-vehicle collision occurred on A133/A120 eastbound.
  • There were three fire engines and a police car spotted responding to the incident.
  • The collision caused significant congestion on the A133, affecting roads around Eastern and Northern Colchester.

Sources:

  • "AA Live Traffic Map"
  • Safer Essex Roads and other road related information

@Essex_Travel

@Essex County Council