A SERIOUS crash resulted in a busy road being closed.

Essex Police were called to Brook Street, Colchester, shortly after 5.40pm last night.

Upon arrival it was established two vehicles had been involved in a nasty smash.

The road was closed while officers investigated and drivers were urged to avoid the area.

It is also understood firefighters and paramedics attended the scene. 

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We need anyone who has any CCTV or dash cam footage to contact us.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online at essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote incident 1001 of 25 October. You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."