Serious Crash Closes Major South Essex Road, Emergency Services on Scene
A significant traffic incident has occurred on the A130 near Rettendon, south Essex, with emergency services, including the Essex and Hertfordshire Air Ambulance Service, responding to the scene.
According to Essex Police, the crash was reported shortly before 9 am on Thursday and involves a single vehicle. The incident is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam, or other footage to come forward.
Essex councillor Andrew Sheldon described the crash as “serious” and offered his thoughts to those involved. He advised motorists planning to travel to Chelmsford or the A12 to use the old A130, now the A1295, due to standstill traffic.
Police are encouraging witnesses to submit reports through their website or online Live Chat service, quoting incident 236 of 27 March. Anonymous reports can be made through the independent charity Crimestoppers.
I did not see the accident or incident when it happed but I really want to commend the police officer who I saw giving CPR desperately trying to revive, or keep him alive Hopefully he did