A busy north Essex Road is currently blocked after a three-vehicle crash.
Officers were called to the scene of the crash in Ipswich Road at about 8am this morning.
A spokesman for Essex Police confirmed that officers were at the scene but could not offer any further details at this time.
The extent of any injuries are not yet known.
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