Three vehicle crash in notorious Waltham Abbey shut road for hours and left driver seriously injured

A driver has been left seriously injured after a major crash in an Essex town which left the road shut for hours. Police are appealing for witnesses following the three-vehicle crash in Crooked Mile, Waltham Abbey on Sunday (January 19).

The incident took place at 9.25pm and three cars were involved in the crash, leaving one driver with serious injuries. The road was closed for several hours overnight while emergency services made the road safe.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We have launched an investigation, and we want to hear from anyone who may have information about this incident.

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"We believe other drivers were in the area of this collision at the time who may have vital dashcam footage or may have witnessed the collision, and we need them to come forward to help with our enquiries. Please contact us quoting incident number 978 of Sunday 19 January.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days a week. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"Alternatively you can call 101. If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."