A YOUNG woman has died this morning after her car was in collision with a lorry on a busy Essex road.

Police are now appealing for witnesses following the crash in Great Bentley at 8.50am.

The woman’s blue Ford KA was involved in an accident with a white and turquoise Iveco box van on the A133 near Heckfords Farm Road.

The road is currently closed in both directions.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers at Stanway road policing unit on 01206 762512.