The A133 has been closed both ways due to an accident.
A crash took place at around 4.30pm this afternoon, between the B1033 at Weeley and the B1442 at Little Clacton.
Traffic is slow in both villages.
Drivers have been warned the road could be closed for some time.
A133 between Weeley roundabout and Bovills roundabout closed. Please find alternative routes. Serious collision 🚓🚑 on scene
— Dan Heard (@PcDanHeard) January 13, 2019
UPDATE 5.55pm:
The road has now reopened.
Traffic is still slow in the area.
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