Ambulance flips in Essex crash as helicopter scrambled and casualties confirmed
Police, paramedics and an air ambulance raced to the junction of the A13 and A130 at Bowers Gifford where a collision involving an ambulance and lorry left several people injured
19:24, 24 Apr 2026Updated 19:58, 24 Apr 2026
View 2 ImagesAn ambulance seen flipped on its side at the scene
Several casualties have been confirmed after a horror collision[1] involving an ambulance and lorry in Essex[2].
Police[3], paramedics and an air ambulance raced to the junction of the A13 and A130 at Bowers Gifford today, where several people were treated at the scene.
Four were taken to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital[4].
Six ambulances, two paramedic cars and an East Anglian Air Ambulance were called following reports of an ambulance being involved in a crash "with one or more other vehicles[5]," a spokesperson for East of England Ambulance Service said.
"Five patients were assessed at the scene and four were transported by road ambulance to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital."
View 2 ImagesSeveral people were treated at the scene of the crash in Bowers Gifford
Article continues belowCollision investigation officers were pictured on the road as drivers were warned to expect delays.
East of England Ambulance Service statement in full after ambulance crash
Six ambulances, two paramedic cars and East Anglian Air Ambulance were called to the Junction of the A13 and A130 at Bowers Gifford this afternoon following reports of an ambulance being involved in a road traffic collision with one or more other vehicles.
Five patients were assessed at the scene and four were transported by road ambulance to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital.