A six-year-old girl has died and another child has been injured following a collision between a car and a lorry on the A12 in Essex. The incident occurred yesterday morning on the northbound carriageway near Colchester, and the road was closed for several hours as emergency services responded.
Details of the Incident
The crash took place at approximately 10:30am. Emergency crews treated the girl at the scene, but she succumbed to her injuries there. A second child suffered a leg injury and was taken to a hospital for treatment.
The A12 was closed for hours at junction J28 near the service station while an air ambulance landed on the road to assist. Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made at this stage, and the HGV driver passed all roadside tests.
Police Investigation and Appeal
Detective Inspector Mark Fraser of Essex Police said: “First and foremost, my thoughts are very much with this young child’s family and wider loved ones. We have specialist officers in place with them to ensure they are given as much support as possible.”
He added: “Our investigation is progressing and we will be interviewing a driver of a lorry in the coming days. Incidents such as this are clearly sensitive and complex and we are committed to fully understanding the circumstances around what happened yesterday.”
Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward. Fraser urged: “If you have any information, dash cam or footage of any kind which you have not yet shared with us, please get in touch.”
Impact and Next Steps
The road closure caused significant disruption on the A12, a major route in Essex. Specialist officers are supporting the girl’s family. The investigation continues, with the lorry driver expected to be interviewed in the coming days.
