A CLACTON road is temporarily closed in both directions following a vehicle accident. 

St Osyth Road at the junction of Pier Avenue near Lidl in Clacton has been temporarily closed off after a vehicle accident. 

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Police cars were spotted at the scene. 

A spokesman from Essex Police said: "We were called shortly before 9.40am following reports of a two-car collision in St Osyth Road, Clacton.

"No reported injuries.

"The road was closed whilst a post that had been struck during the collision was removed. 

"It was reopened around 2.30pm."

Drivers are urged to take alternative routes as traffic builds up.  


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