A WOMAN in her thirties has died following a serious crash on the A12.

Police said five people were travelling in the black Toyota Rav 4 at Coleman's Bridge, Witham, when it was in collision with a lorry.

The woman who died was in the back of the vehicle. Two other men, both in their thirties, were airlifted to hospitals. One went to the Royal London Hospital with multiple traumatic injuries and the other to Queen’s Hospital in Romford with serious head injuries.

The accident happened shortly after 10am Wednesday.

Anyone who saw what happened or has information about events leading to the collision can call Stanway Road Policing Unit on 0300 333 4444.

For more details see Thursday's Gazette.

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