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."
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