Man dies in 'major' crash on the A120
Police have confirmed the crash this morning is fatal.
Last updated 15th Oct 2021
Police say a man has died at the scene of a crash involving a lorry and a pedestrian between Colchester and Harwich.
Officers were first called at around 7am on Friday 15th October to reports of a crash near the slip road with the A133.
The road is expected to remain closed into this afternoon as investigation work is carried out.
Drivers are being asked to avoid the area if possible, and anyone who saw what happened or has dashcam footage is urged to call 101.
Diversions are in place:
Eastbound - Follow the hollow triangle symbol
At Crown Interchange take the A1232 into Colchester.
Continue on the A1232 to the double roundabouts and take the A133 to Clacton.
Follow the A133 through Elmstead Market and Frating Green to Weeley.
At Weeley take the B1033 and continue to the B1035 junction.
At the junction turn right and follow the B1035 through Tendring and rejoin the A120 At Horsely Cross roundabout.
Westbound - Follow the hollow triangle symbol
At Horsley Cross roundabout take the first exit onto the B1035 and continue through Tendring to the junction with the B1033.
Turn right onto the B1033, at Weeley continue in the A133.
At the A133 roundabout take the second exit follow the A133 through Frating Green and Elmstead Market to Colchester.
At Colchester continue on the A133 to the double roundabout with the A1232.
At the roundabout follow the A1232 for Ipswich and rejoin the A120 at Crown Interchange
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