A12 blocked after crash involving three vehicles

Paris Maben-Hume

2 July 2024 at 11:50 am

The A12 was blocked following a crash near Wrentham <i>(Image: Google)</i> — The A12 was blocked following a crash near Wrentham *(Image: Google)*

There were delays on the A12 following a three vehicle crash.

Police were called to reports of a collision on the southbound carriageway near Wrentham at about 3.30pm on Tuesday.

Three vehicles were involved in the collision which was blocking the major route.

The East of England Ambulance Service also attended the crash but injury details are not yet known.

Traffic sensors show severe traffic queuing to the junction with Benacre Road.

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