Essex Police issues update on A130 northbound crash

Traffic control reported two lanes had been closed on the A130 northbound between the A1245 Rettendon Turnpike to the A12 junction 17 Howe Green, earlier this morning. Essex Police has now confirmed the incident involved a van and car. A police spokesperson said: "At the scene it was reported one person had sustained minor injuries and has been reported for careless driving.

"Two lanes of the road were temporarily closed while officers cleared debris from the scene."

The road was fully reopened at around 8.30am.