A ROAD has been closed in Clacton as a sink hole has appeared.

Valley Road at the junction of Holland Road is closed in both directions as a sinkhole has appeared near the entrance to Valley Farm Holiday Park.

It happened at about 4.55pm.

Clacton and Frinton Gazette:

A witness said: "I was just driving down the road and saw the car drop, I was about 300 yards away.

"As I got closer there was water pouring out from the road under the car and there was about five people running over as I went past."

Clacton and Frinton Gazette:

For the latest travel news, click here.

Valley road closed in #Clacton due to burst water main ⚠️ #Essex @ClactonGazette @TheGazette @essexlive @BBCEssex @dream100 @HeartEssexNews pic.twitter.com/agm0WOqBBD

— Shantelle Robinson (@Shantelle_JJR) July 21, 2017