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A12 miles of traffic following crash near Marks Tey

Incident - A crash has been reported on the A12 near Marks Tey <i>(Image: GSV)</i>
Incident - A crash has been reported on the A12 near Marks Tey (Image: GSV)
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Miles of traffic is building on the A12 following a crash near Colchester.

UPDATE - The A12 northbound is closed at Junction 25 due to the collision, and traffic is being diverted off at Junction 23 for Kelvedon.

The incident happened on the northbound carriageway near Junction 25 for Marks Tey.

Queues are stretching back towards junction 22 for Witham North, covering a seven-mile stretch of road.

Long delays are expected, and drivers are being advised to seek alternative routes where possible.

Details about the crash are currently unknown.

Emergency services have been reached for a comment.

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