Two seriously injured in three-vehicle crash in Ongar

BBC

April 18, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Two people have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash.

Essex Police was called to reports of a serious collision on Dunmow Road, Beauchamp Roding, Ongar just after 18:00 BST.

Emergency services, including the air ambulance, attended and the road remained closed.

The force has appealed for anyone with dashcam footage or with information about the crash to contact them.

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