A12 reopens in Essex after reports of burning bus
The A12 between junctions 26 and 27, Colchester Picture: GOOGLE - Credit: google
The A12 has reopened after emergency services were called to reports that a bus had caught fire with passengers on board.
Police officers and firefighters were called to reports of a burning vehicle in the southbound carriageway near to Eight Ash Green, west of Colchester.
On arrival however, Essex County Fire and Rescue Service reported that the bus had suffered engine failure, resulting in lots of smoke but no fire.
Essex Police closed one lane to allow the vehicle to be recovered.
Sgt Colin Shead of Essex Police’s roads policing teams, later reported that the A12 had reopened and all passengers had been moved onto another coach, along with their luggage.
“Great team effort,” he said. “Well done everyone.”
Essex County Council’s travel alert Twitter account said traffic was queuing back to Colchester Football Stadium.
Most Read
- 1 Matchday Recap: McGreal's Town beaten at The Valley
- 2 'Emotions are high' - McGreal on ugly scenes following Charlton loss
- 3 First case of Omicron confirmed in Suffolk with 16 more suspected
- 4 Fallen trees block Suffolk roads as Storm Barra batters region
- 5 Karaoke noise complaints prompts fear Grade II pub could close
- 6 Trio jailed as travellers' site shooting described as 'like a movie scene'
- 7 'Selection is down to the manager' - Town CEO Ashton on Norwood's absence
- 8 Charlton boss Jackson on Bonne's 'point to prove', Addicks' interest in Pigott and Cook's sacking
- 9 Pub transformed into 'breathtaking' family home for sale for almost £1m
- 10 Flood alerts issued for Suffolk ahead of Storm Barra's arrival
The ambulance service was also called to attend, though no injuries have been reported.
