A414 Ongar Road near Writtle is closed after collision
Motorists have been urged to avoid a busy A-road after a serious collision involving two vehicles.Essex Police said the A414 Ongar Road, near Writtle, would remain closed into Thursday evening."Emergency services will be working at the scene for a number of hours," a force spokesman said.Officers asked anyone with information about the incident to get in touch.
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