Drivers have been advised to find alternative routes this evening after a road was closed due to a crash. 

The accident is on Lexden Road in Colchester. 

Police officers are on scene and dealing with the crash. 

PCSO Lee Compton Tweeted: "#LexdenRoad in #Colchester away from the police station is now closed due to a #RTC Officers are in scene and dealing. Please find other routes."

More to follow.