A man has died during a single-vehicle crash in Braintree (Image: Google Maps/Newsquest)
An 80-year-old man has died during a crash which closed a major road for a number of hours.
Emergency services were called to the A120 in Braintree at about 3.45am on Thursday to reports of a single-vehicle crash.
A spokesman for Essex Police has confirmed that an 80-year-old man died at the scene.
The road, which is a main route to Stansted Airport, was closed in both directions for a number of hours.
It has since reopened, police have confirmed.
The spokesman thanked drivers for their patience while an investigation was carried out by officers.
Anyone with any information is being asked to contact Essex Police quoting the incident number 93 of February 29.
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