Three vehicles crash in accident on A13 in Benfleet

11:12am Friday 23rd November 2012 in Castle Point

TWO cars and a van crashed in a three-vehicle collision on the A13.

Motorists had to suffer delays when a red Vauxhall Vectra, black BMW and white Transit van collided at the Tarpots junction, linking London Road, Rushbottom Lane and High Road in Benfleet.

Police were called to the incident on the busy dual carriageway shortly after 7:15am during rush hour today.

One driver is believed to have suffered minor injuries in the crash.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: “We were called to the scene shortly after 7:15 following reports of a three-vehicle collision. One of the drivers was thought to have suffered slight injuries in the incident.

“Officers investigated the incident and reports were taken.”

Comments (7)

4:05pm Fri 23 Nov 12

caroljb says...

I bet it was caused by a car turning right into the High Road. I have seen lots of near misses at this new junction.
I bet it was caused by a car turning right into the High Road. I have seen lots of near misses at this new junction. caroljb

7:34pm Fri 23 Nov 12

Olivia2847 says...

caroljb wrote:
I bet it was caused by a car turning right into the High Road. I have seen lots of near misses at this new junction.
Or a cyclist riding on the pavement ....
[quote][p][bold]caroljb[/bold] wrote: I bet it was caused by a car turning right into the High Road. I have seen lots of near misses at this new junction.[/p][/quote]Or a cyclist riding on the pavement .... Olivia2847

8:04pm Fri 23 Nov 12

Audioman says...

Why don't drivers learn to drive
corectly.nothing to do with the roads
just the ******** drivers.
Why don't drivers learn to drive corectly.nothing to do with the roads just the ******** drivers. Audioman

10:34am Sat 24 Nov 12

Olivia2847 says...

Audioman wrote:
Why don't drivers learn to drive
corectly.nothing to do with the roads
just the ******** drivers.
Exactly, get them to belt up, tie the kids down, and get off that ducking mobile!
[quote][p][bold]Audioman[/bold] wrote: Why don't drivers learn to drive corectly.nothing to do with the roads just the ******** drivers.[/p][/quote]Exactly, get them to belt up, tie the kids down, and get off that ducking mobile! Olivia2847

11:13am Sat 24 Nov 12

pendulum says...

I'd say a car intending to go straight on towards Rushbottom Lane has set off on the wrong traffic light. I have seen this happen so many times. The left traffic light changes (to a green LEFT TURN arrow) and other lanes think the light has changed for them and go straight on. But I'm not sure, there are a couple of other common mistakes people make there, I have to say it's not the best road layout.
I'd say a car intending to go straight on towards Rushbottom Lane has set off on the wrong traffic light. I have seen this happen so many times. The left traffic light changes (to a green LEFT TURN arrow) and other lanes think the light has changed for them and go straight on. But I'm not sure, there are a couple of other common mistakes people make there, I have to say it's not the best road layout. pendulum

11:31am Sat 24 Nov 12

Olivia2847 says...

pendulum wrote:
I'd say a car intending to go straight on towards Rushbottom Lane has set off on the wrong traffic light. I have seen this happen so many times. The left traffic light changes (to a green LEFT TURN arrow) and other lanes think the light has changed for them and go straight on. But I'm not sure, there are a couple of other common mistakes people make there, I have to say it's not the best road layout.
Shouldn't you really notice the signs before you get to the traffic lights?
[quote][p][bold]pendulum[/bold] wrote: I'd say a car intending to go straight on towards Rushbottom Lane has set off on the wrong traffic light. I have seen this happen so many times. The left traffic light changes (to a green LEFT TURN arrow) and other lanes think the light has changed for them and go straight on. But I'm not sure, there are a couple of other common mistakes people make there, I have to say it's not the best road layout.[/p][/quote]Shouldn't you really notice the signs before you get to the traffic lights? Olivia2847

6:27pm Sun 25 Nov 12

John T Pharro says...

"Dual carriageway"? I wish and so would many more. It is a 4 lane road. There is always problems with new road layouts. However, is the traffic no longer queuing back from Tarpots causing a snarl up at Sadlers Farm roundabout? The only time I have had to use it was rush hour on Friday evening it was. If that is regular occurance then Sadler's Farm is no improvement for Benfleet.
"Dual carriageway"? I wish and so would many more. It is a 4 lane road. There is always problems with new road layouts. However, is the traffic no longer queuing back from Tarpots causing a snarl up at Sadlers Farm roundabout? The only time I have had to use it was rush hour on Friday evening it was. If that is regular occurance then Sadler's Farm is no improvement for Benfleet. John T Pharro

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