A133 closed in Great Bentley because of 'police incident'

The road is shut in both directions

Author: Lettie BuxtonPublished 26th Jul 2021
Last updated 26th Jul 2021

The A133 is closed in Great Bentley this evening (26 July) because of a "police incident".

Colchester Road is shut in both directions.

It is reportedly affecting traffic between Colchester and Clacton On Sea.

Essex Travel News has confirmed "long delays" back to the A120 and Northbound on Church Road.

Update:

A spokesperson for Essex Police said:

"We were called to reports of a collision on the A133 near Great Bentley shortly after 3.15pm on Monday 26 July.

"A car and a truck were in collision and the truck came to stop in a ditch.

"The road has been closed while the vehicles are recovered.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am and 11pm.

"Please quote incident 727 of 26 July.

"You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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