A CRASH resulted in a busy road being closed in both directions.

Sutton Road, in Southend, was shut down by police officers on Friday night.

The force had attended the scene following a crash between East Street and A13 Southchurch Road.

Traffic had to be diverted as a result of the incident.

An eyewitness said: "The bollards in the middle of the road and a white van were hit, and a car also smashed into a lamppost."

Essex Police has been contacted for comment.