POLICE have confirmed the death of a van driver following a crash on the A13 yesterday (Monday, 26 June) and are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision that involved four vehicles.

Officers were called to the A13, near Grays around 1:40pm following reports of a collision involving three lorries and a van.

The driver of the van died at the scene. His family are aware and receiving support from specialist officers.

The collision occurred on the A13 London-bound between the A126 onslip road from Lakeside and the junction with the M25. Two lanes of the road remained closed today due to Highways England repairs.

A police appeal says: "We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this collision or have any further information to get in contact.

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

"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.

"Please quote incident 747 of 26 June when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."