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| Man killed as 13 vehicles crash | Man killed as 13 vehicles crash |
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| A man was killed and several people were injured when 12 cars and a lorry crashed on the A12 in Essex. | |
| Two people are in hospital after the crash on the northbound carriageway at Ardleigh, near Colchester, at 0630 GMT. | Two people are in hospital after the crash on the northbound carriageway at Ardleigh, near Colchester, at 0630 GMT. |
| A man believed to be in his 40s who suffered serious head injuries has been taken to Queens Hospital in Romford. His condition is life threatening. | A man believed to be in his 40s who suffered serious head injuries has been taken to Queens Hospital in Romford. His condition is life threatening. |
| A woman was taken to Colchester General Hospital with head and hand cuts. Five people were treated at the scene. | A woman was taken to Colchester General Hospital with head and hand cuts. Five people were treated at the scene. |
| Ambulance manager Trevor Redburn said: "One patient suffered very serious injuries and could not be saved. | Ambulance manager Trevor Redburn said: "One patient suffered very serious injuries and could not be saved. |
| "Sadly, this person was confirmed deceased at the scene. | "Sadly, this person was confirmed deceased at the scene. |
| "Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased patient at this very sad time." | "Our thoughts are with the family of the deceased patient at this very sad time." |
| Five fire crews and three ambulances were called to the incident. Some people had to be cut from their vehicles. | Five fire crews and three ambulances were called to the incident. Some people had to be cut from their vehicles. |
| Police say the accident has closed a section of the road and drivers face major delays. | Police say the accident has closed a section of the road and drivers face major delays. |