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Get the latest on accidents, road closures, traffic jams, public transport updates and travel disruptions across Southend-on-Sea and the wider South East Essex area.

Whether you’re commuting, planning a trip or just trying to avoid the queues, we’ve got the real-time updates and local insight to help you stay one step ahead on the move.

Man dies on the M25 after being hit by vehicle

Friday, 13 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Essex Police officers had stopped a vehicle on the M25 on December 12 to speak to a driver in connection with motoring offences. The driver […]

Four injured people taken to hospital after police chase ends in crash in South Essex

Wednesday, 11 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Police were first alerted that offensive weapons had been seen at an address in Althorne at around 1:10pm on Tuesday 10 December. It had been […]

Major collision blocks busy Kent Elms A127 junction

Wednesday, 4 December, 2024 News Editor 0

Drivers were urged to avoid the Kent Elms junction on the A127 today, December 4, after a major collision required all emergency services to attend. […]

easyJet flight from Southend Airport diverted with engine damage

Sunday, 20 October, 2024 News Editor 0

An easyJet flight that took off from Southend Airport on Saturday morning was forced to divert to Gatwick, with airport fire engines dispatched to meet […]

Air Ambulance lands in Seaway carpark, after pedestrian hit by car

Saturday, 28 September, 2024 News Editor 0

An Air Ambulance was called by paramedics who were responding to a serious incident on Queensway, near York Road. A pedestrian was hit by a […]

Man rushed to hospital with serious injuries after collision near Sadlers Farm

Wednesday, 4 September, 2024 News Editor 0

Part of the A130 was closed today due to a serious collision involving a single vehicle. All emergency services were dispatched to the scene of […]

Man nearly run over on the A127 by driver fleeing collision

Monday, 2 September, 2024 News Editor 0

A shocking altercation happened on the A127 on Sunday 1 September, following a collision at the Progress Road traffic lights junction. The driver of a […]

A13 closed due to serious RTC: Traffic Alert

Thursday, 29 August, 2024 News Editor 0

The A13 was closed Londonbound today between the Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane interchange, following a serious RTC. The road remained closed for much […]

easyJet further expands flight options from Southend Airport

Thursday, 22 August, 2024 News Editor 0

easyJet have announced additional flights from their new base opening at the airport next year, as well as three brand new routes. The announcement of […]

Severe congestion on all approaches to the Dartford Crossing

Saturday, 17 August, 2024 News Editor 0

There has been major congestion on roads approaching the Dartford Crossing bridge in Essex today. The QEll Bridge was closed by traffic officers for a […]

Lorry tips over on the A127 Tesco roundabout in Southend

Wednesday, 7 August, 2024 News Editor 0

A HGV tipped over at the Tesco roundabout in Southend on the A127, spilling its load onto the road. All emergency services were sent to […]

Emergency response after major water main bursts in Shoebury

Friday, 26 July, 2024 News Editor 0

A major water main burst overnight in Shoebury, causing a significant flood. The roundabout at The Angel Inn was impassable. Multiple cars have broken down […]

Mass failure of traffic lights in Southend city centre

Monday, 22 July, 2024 News Editor 0

Multiple sets of traffic lights stopped working in Southend-on-Sea city centre on Monday evening. We began receiving reports of traffic lights being out at around […]

Southend seafront car parking now more expensive than Disney World

Monday, 1 July, 2024 News Editor 0

It now costs more to park on Southend seafront for a day, than it does to park at Disney World in Florida for a day. […]

30 extra flights at Southend Airport for the UEFA Champions League final

Monday, 3 June, 2024 News Editor 0

This weekend Southend Airport was the busiest it has been for several years, as it handled extra flights bringing fans to the Champions League final […]

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