A ROAD is closed due to a collision with Essex Police responding to the incident.
The A120 is closed eastbound between the M11 Junction 8 and the B1256 near Great Dunmow due to a collision.
UPDATE - A120 eastbound – CLOSED between M11 at J8 and B1256 (for Dunmow) after an accident involving a lorry and a van. Delays building eastbound on A1256 Dunmow Road through Takeley. pic.twitter.com/KXToNNGKgH
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The collision involved a lorry and a van, with Essex Police leading the response to the ongoing incident.
READ MORE >> Road closure coming for drivers which may cause up to 30 minutes of delays
Police have since closed the carriageway to allow them to work at scene.
There is a diversion in place at Birchanger roundabout, where drivers should take the B1256 through Takeley and Little Canfield to join the A120 at Dunmow West Interchange.
Delays continue to build and are likely on approach to the closure and diversion routes.
One lane has since reopened, with clean up work is now underway on the spillage caused.
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