A BUSY road is expected to be closed for some time following an incident between a vehicle and a pedestrian.

The B1023 D’Arcy Road in Oxley Hill is closed in both directions between Top Road and Blind Lane, Oxley Green.

It has been reported that an accident has occurred involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We are currently on the scene of a serious collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle in Colchester.

"We were called to D’Arcy Road shortly before 1pm.

"The road has been partially closed whilst emergency services are on scene."

A spokesman for Essex Highways said: “The road is closed in both directions between Top Road and Blind Lane following an accident involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian.

“The road may be closed for some time.”