POLICE have confirmed that an HGV driver, whose lorry toppled onto its side on the Manorway junction with the A13 this week faces prosecution for dangerous driving.

The incident happened on Wednesday evening (16 October).

A statement from Essex Police, which is hoping witnesses to the crash will come forward, says: "We were called to reports a lorry had overturned at the junction of the A13 and the Manorway in Stanford-le-Hope shortly after 10pm on Wednesday 16 October.

"It is not believed anyone has sustained serious injuries but the driver has been reported for dangerous driving.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us quoting incident 1321 of 16 October.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website where you can use our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on Twitter at @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."