Arrests after car goes wrong way on A13 at Stanford-le-Hope

News imageEssex Police The police scene on the A13 at Stanford-le-HopeEssex Police
Police said the Audi Q7 failed to stop for officers on the A13 near to Stanford-le-Hope

Two men have been arrested after a car collided with other vehicles after going the wrong way on a dual carriageway.

Essex Police said the silver Audi Q7 failed to stop for officers on the A13 near to Stanford-le-Hope at about 12:55 GMT on Saturday.

It then went the wrong way on the A13 before it was involved in a collision with a number of other vehicles at about 13:25.

Police said no-one was seriously hurt.

The force said a 23-year-old man from Romford was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, theft of a motor vehicle, failing to stop when directed and money laundering.

A 31-year-old man from Aveley was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop when directed and possession of a Class B or C drug.

They are both currently in custody, police said.

Officers have appealed for witnesses.

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