Part of a main road has been closed following a “serious collision”.
Essex Police were called to the A120 at the Coggeshall bypass between West Street and Colchester Road at 07:00 GMT.
The force said emergency services were working at the scene, and the road had been closed in both directions. BBC Essex listeners called in and said Coggeshall town centre was congested due to diverted traffic.
A police spokesperson urged motorists to find an alternative route and thanked people for their “patience and understanding”.