FIREFIGHTERS were called to an accident involving an overturned vehicle on the A12.

Crews were called to the crash on the Ipswich-bound A12 near Stratford St Mary today at 6.21pm. 

Two crews from Colchester attended and found a vehicle on its roof, however, the casualty had left before they arrived.

Firefighters made the scene safe, clearing fuel and debris, by 7.37pm.

Essex Police has been contacted for comment.