Investigation launched following three-vehicle crash on A13 near Pitsea

Three people were injured and a woman has been arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath sample

Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 25th Apr 2026

Police are continuing to investigate a crash on the A13 near Pitsea, which has left three people receiving treatment for non life-threatening injuries.

Officers were called to the Southend-bound carriageway at around 1.20pm on Friday 24 April, after a crash involving three vehicles.

A woman, aged in her 50s, from Canvey, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of failing to provide a sample of breath.

She remains in custody.

Anyone with information or relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police in order to support their investigation.

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