Police on scene after 'person hit by lorry' in Essex town

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A SERIOUS collision has led to the closure of Old Road in Clacton this afternoon, with emergency services currently at the scene.

The incident reportedly occurred shortly after noon, and a resident in the area has told the Clacton Gazette that a person was hit by a lorry.

As a result, Old Road remains shut and is expected to stay closed throughout the afternoon.

Partial closures are also in place on nearby St Osyth Road and Meredith Road as emergency crews respond to the scene.

Police, paramedics and other emergency services are in attendance, and a cordon is currently in place.

Drivers are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

We have contacted emergency services for further details and will provide updates as they come in.

More to follow.

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