A-road closed after 'serious' two-vehicle crash

Image caption, Essex Police says the "serious collision" occurred in the early hours of the morning

An A-road has been closed due to a "serious" two-vehicle crash.

Essex Police said it was called to the A414 at Writtle, near Chelmsford, at 04:30 BST.

Officers closed the road at the roundabout with Highwood Road and Bulimers Way.

A force spokesperson said: "We expect the closure to be in place in the coming hours as our investigation progresses."

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