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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.

Cyclist hit by car at busy Prittlewell junction

Sunday, 8 October, 2023 News Editor 0

East Street in Prittlewell was closed for a period this evening after a collision involving a cyclist and a red car near Prittlewell train station, […]

Hundreds of car enthusiasts descend on Southend seafront

Monday, 29 May, 2023 News Editor 0

Southend Seafront was brought to a standstill tonight, as hundreds of car enthusiasts arrived during a busy Bank Holiday Monday. There was very heavy traffic […]

Police car and bicycle in collision opposite Southend Hospital

Monday, 22 May, 2023 News Editor 0

Police are investigating after a police car was in a collision with a bicycle today outside Southend Hospital. Officers were responding to a call when […]

Busy Kent Elms A127 junction blocked by collision

Friday, 5 May, 2023 News Editor 0

A collision involving an Amazon Prime heavy goods vehicle and a Smart car has brought traffic to a standstill at the busy Kent Elms junction […]

New easyJet route announced from Southend Airport

Monday, 16 January, 2023 News Editor 0

London Southend Airport is set to welcome the return of a popular route, as easyJet re-introduces direct flights to Amsterdam. Services will begin on 24 […]

McLaren supercar bursts into flames on the A127

Tuesday, 29 November, 2022 News Editor 0

The A127 in Southend was closed for a period today, just after the Tesco roundabout, when a McLaren sports car caught fire. Traffic was stopped […]

Why does Watery Lane in Hullbridge always flood?

Monday, 28 February, 2022 News Editor 0

The key road route between Battlesbridge and Hullbridge in Essex often floods, making it impassable for most vehicles. When Watery Lane is flooded and impassable, […]

Victoria Avenue A127 closed by car collision

Car crashes into railings and overturns at busy Southend junction

Monday, 31 January, 2022 News Editor 0

Victoria Avenue A127 was closed at Cuckoo Corner for a period of time after a car collided with railings and overturned. No occupants of the […]

easyJet flights are returning to Southend Airport in 2022

easyJet flights are returning to Southend Airport in 2022

Friday, 17 December, 2021 News Editor 0

easyJet flights are set to return to Southend Airport from May 2022, starting with routes to Malaga and Palma de Mallorca. It will be the […]

easyJet flights return to Southend Airport, with more destinations to come

Friday, 17 December, 2021 News Reporter 0

easyJet flights made a long-awaited return to London Southend Airport in May 2022, bringing back much-wanted connections to popular holiday hotspots. The airline has reintroduced […]

A127 Closed at Rayleigh Weird Underpass

Car and trailer overturns on the A127 in collision

Monday, 15 November, 2021 News Editor 0

Police closed the A127 Eastbound at the Rayleigh Weir underpass today, after a car and its trailer overturned and blocked the carriageway. The incident was […]

A127 completely blocked with multi-vehicle collision

Friday, 9 April, 2021 News Editor 0

The A127 was completely blocked London-bound following a three-vehicle collision, close to the junction with the M25. Police, paramedics and fire crews were all dispatched […]

Flood alerts issued for multiple riverside areas in South East Essex

Thursday, 14 January, 2021 News Editor 0

A flood alert has been issued for the River Roach, Prittle Brook and Eastwood Brook due to the risk that minor flooding is likely over […]

Paramedic urges drivers to park considerately after ambulance delayed

Wednesday, 18 December, 2019 News Reporter 0

A paramedic issued a stark reminder to drivers about the importance of considerate parking after an ambulance crew was delayed while responding to a medical […]

Serious RTC in Thorpe Bay leads to road closure & air ambulance response

Saturday, 9 February, 2019 News Editor 0

Thorpe Hall Avenue is closed after a serious road traffic collision involving a car that collided with a tree. Police and paramedics are on the […]

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