A busy road in Southend has been shut this evening due to a crash. 

Two vehicles were involved in the collision on the B1015 East Street. 

The road is closed at the Blue Boar junction with the A127, while one lane on the eastbound carriageway of the A127 is also closed. 

Traffic map shows there are no major delays in the area. 

Police are at the scene.

It comes hours after an overturned vehicle saw police close the eastbound carriageway on the A127. 

A Land Rover and trailer were both left on their sides after the incident.