The search for other potential casualties at the site of the A12 lorry crash has ended, police have confirmed.

Ipswich Star: The lorry which veered off the A12 and crashed below a bridge. Picture: ERIN BRISTOWThe lorry which veered off the A12 and crashed below a bridge. Picture: ERIN BRISTOW (Image: Archant)

The driver of the vehicle, who died at the scene, was a man from Witham called Gurdip Johal, according to his family.

The lorry, which had been carrying a load of 26 tonnes of batteries, crashed off Coleman’s Bridge over the dual carriageway onto its southbound side around 3.40pm on Wednesday.

Gurdip’s sister said on Facebook: “Rest in Peace to my Superman, Gurdip. The best older brother I could ever ask for.

“Life won’t ever be the same without you, you didn’t deserve what happened to you.

Ipswich Star: Gurdip Johal. Picture: FAMILY PHOTOGurdip Johal. Picture: FAMILY PHOTO (Image: Archant)

“I’ll take care of our mother and younger brother, just like you did since we were born.

“I’ll love you always and forever till I’m with you,”

Essex Police announced on Friday that Gurdip was the only casualty of the crash after a search of the site.

Both sides of the A12 were closed following the crash, with the southbound side shut for more than 24 hours after the crash. Last night it was mostly reopened, with one lane being cleared to allow traffic past the crash.

Earlier a spokesman for Essex Police said: “As there was extensive damage to the vehicle, work is also being carried out to ensure that there have been no other casualties as a result of the collision.

“The trailer has been forensically recovered by the multi-agency response team and is being searched to ensure that there are no other fatalities.”