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A12 Collision: Car Hits Pedestrian, Road Closed
8 Nov
Summary
- A collision involving a car and a pedestrian occurred.
- The A12 was closed in both directions for an extended period.
- Emergency services responded to the incident scene swiftly.
The A12 near Colchester was significantly disrupted on the evening of November 8, 2026, due to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. The incident, reported before 17:43 GMT, led to the closure of both the London/southbound and Ipswich/northbound carriageways. Authorities shut down the road between junction 28, near Colchester United's stadium, and junction 26, serving Eight Ash Green and Tollgate. Essex Police and ambulance services were immediately dispatched to attend to the situation.
National Highways confirmed that the A12 closure was anticipated to persist throughout the evening. Traffic management measures included diversions implemented through Colchester. Drivers caught in the resulting congestion were instructed by police to remain stationary until further guidance was provided. By 19:41, National Highways: East announced plans to release traffic, prioritizing the southbound carriageway before addressing the northbound.
