POLICE have closed a busy road in Witham.

Powers Hall End has been shut to all traffic from about 5,30pm today.

Police and paramedics are on the scene and an air ambulance has landed nearby.

The nature of the incident is not yet know but police are advising drivers to avoid the area.

Sgt Kris Hackett tweeted: "Powers Hall End road in Witham currently closed, please avoid area and we will endeavour to open it as soon as we can.

"Thank you."

Update 8.50pm

Sgt Kris Hackett says Powers Hall End has now been reopened. 

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