Part of A-road closed after car and lorry collide

Part of a major A-road has been closed following a serious collision between a car and a lorry.

National Highways said the incident took place on, external[1] the A12 between junction 19 Boreham and junction 20a Hatfield Peverel in Essex, at about 04:04 BST on Friday.

Essex Police said the road was "completely closed to all traffic", external[2] northbound and has advised motorists to find an alternative route while it carries out its investigation.

Essex Fire and Rescue Service said the closure, external[3] was likely to remain in place into the morning rush hour.

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