A THREE-VEHICLE crash has caused a major road to be blocked this evening.

The westbound carriageway is blocked near Dunmow, according to Essex Travel News run by Essex County Council.

The accident happened on the A120 westbound at B1256 at about 5.15pm. 

It is not know at this stage if anyone was hurt in the accident.

Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment. 

Stay with us for further updates.