BADDOW: Woman dies in crash

A WOMAN was killed after she lost control of her car and collided with a tree.

The crash happened last night when the 25-year-old was driving her Toyota MR2 from the Army and Navy roundabout along the A1114 towards Great Baddow at about 10.45pm.

A rapid response team from East of England Ambulance Service were on the scene within minutes as fire crews from Chelmsford Green watch attempted to free her from the wreckage.

Despite their best efforts to release the woman from the damaged vehicle, she died as a result of her injuries.

The road was closed between the Army and Navy and Sandon junction with the A12 for more than four hours while the vehicle was recovered.

Any witnesses or anybody with any information about the crash have been urged to contact investigating officers at the Chelmsford Road Policing Unit on 0300 3334444.

Did you see the accident? Contact the newsroom on 01245 603351.