A road in Pitsea has been closed in both directions after a lorry crashed into a bridge.
The incident happened along High Road near to the junction with Sandon Road.
It happened around 9.45am.
First Essex has warned some of its services are affected.
⚠️SERVICE UPDATE - 22/28⚠️
— First Essex (@FirstEssex) July 5, 2021
Due to an incident at Pitsea on the Old London Rd, we are diverting via Sandon Rd, Lunices Rd and Timberlog Ln to the Old Powerhouse Pub in both directions. pic.twitter.com/SZ1TTzujKR
Fellow bus firm, Nibs Buses, has also revealed its number 21 service is affected.
It has said its bus is "currently trapped" in delays and unable to turnaround. It will be sending a second vehicle to Pound Lane which will find an alternative route past High Road.
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