Pedestrian dies after collision with car on A12

A pedestrian died after he was hit by a car on a dual carriageway in Essex on Saturday evening.

Emergency services were called to junction 26 of the A12 near Colchester shortly before 17:30 GMT.

The road was closed into Sunday morning in both directions between junction 26, for Eight Ash Green/Tollgate, and junction 28, for Colchester United's stadium. Diversions were put in place through the city.

Essex Police said the man, who was in his 20s, died at the scene. Officers are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

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