The A120 near Harwich is currently closed after a crash involving four vehicles.
In a tweet Essex Travel News, which is run by Essex County Council said: "The A120 is closed at the Wix bypass due to an accident involving four vehicles."
The AA Traffic Map is showing some heavy traffic in the area.
The extent of any injuries is not yet known.
Essex Police has been approached for a comment.
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