Driver jailed after speeding into oncoming A13 traffic
11:27 10/10/2026A disqualified driver who reached speeds of more than 100mph and drove into oncoming traffic on the A13 has been jailed for 18 months.
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A disqualified driver who reached speeds of more than 100mph and drove into oncoming traffic on the A13 has been jailed for 18 months.
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