A BUSY road is partially blocked following an accident near a roundabout.
Traffic is building up on the A134 Southway westbound in Butt Road, Colchester, due to a crash.
The accident was first reported at 12.17pm today by AA Travel.
The nature of the incident is not yet known, and it is not clear if anyone has been injured.
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Traffic also remains heavy in the town centre after emergency services were called to Fenwick department store earlier today.
For a time High Street, North Hill and North Station Road were all closed.
An air ambulance was pictured landing near to the scene and the store remains closed to the public.
A sign on the door says it is closed due to "unforeseen circumstances".
Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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