Closed - Essex County Fire and Rescue Service advised police to close the road because of an oil spill (Image: Daniel Rees, Newsquest)
POLICE have closed off a main road in Little Clacton due to an oil spill.
Harwich Road has been shut since 4.45pm and is expected to remain impassable for at least the next hour after the incident was reported to the emergency services.
Police are on the scene about 50 metres away from the junction with Weeley Road and a police car is stationed outside the Harwich Road convenience store.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said the spillage is a skid risk and advised police to cordon off the road as a health and safety precaution.
Tendring Council and Essex County Council are responsible for making the road safe and have been informed about the situation.
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