Essex Highways and police attend gritter accident in Dengie

The vehicle slid on a bend in the Dengie area at 14mph late on February 9.

Essex Highways were alerted and attended the scene.

Luckily, the driver escaped with only minor bruises.

Trained gritter drivers at higher risk to keep roads safe for rest of us- by definition no-one has recently gritted their road ahead: this vehicle slid off bend at 14 mph (tracked speed) in Dengie area last night, driver only bruised thank goodness. Recovery today #EssexGritters pic.twitter.com/N58720bKcY

— Essex Highways (@essexhighways) February 9, 2021

Essex Police also attended the scene in the early hours of the morning.

A spokesman said: “Our amazing gritters, out and about making our roads safer, even have a few hiccups along the way, as seen in the early hours of this morning by our local policing team - A Shift in Maldon.

“Please remain vigilant on the roads and please be responsible and only make those essential journeys in line with current government guidelines.

“Be prepared by having an emergency kit in your vehicle, which should include ice-scraper, de-icer, warm clothes and blankets, torch, boots, first aid kit, jump leads, a spade, a road atlas and sunglasses for the winter glare.

“Check the forecast for the day. The morning trip to work might be clear skies and frost, but the changeable British weather means those clouds can roll in and the next thing you know you’re driving home in snow.

"Be ready for all eventualities and stick to main roads that have been gritted."

“In winter, the weather can change quickly so always be prepared for bad wea