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Ambulance Overturned in Major A13 Crash
25 Apr
Summary
- A multi-vehicle collision on the A13 involved an ambulance, a car, and an HGV.
- Three individuals sustained injuries that are not life-threatening.
- A woman was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing a breath sample.
An overturned ambulance was one of the consequences of a significant multi-vehicle incident on the A13 near Pitsea on Friday afternoon. The collision occurred on the Southend-bound carriageway and involved a car and an HGV in addition to the emergency vehicle.
Emergency services were called to the scene around 1:20 PM BST. Three individuals required medical attention for injuries that authorities have confirmed are not life-threatening. Police subsequently arrested a woman, aged in her 50s and from Canvey Island, on suspicion of failing to provide a breath sample. She was taken into custody.
Authorities are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with dashcam footage related to the crash to come forward. Information can be provided by contacting Essex Police on 101.
