EMERGENCY services are on the scene of a traffic incident in Highwoods approach.
A car, which rolled shortly before 4.30pm this evening, has closed the road and caused major traffic disruption during rush hour.
On a social media post, Essex Travel News provided a graphic to show the extent of the disruption.
Colchester - Highwoods Approach - partially blocked in both directions at Derwent Road following an accident. pic.twitter.com/upiHE3BVwG
— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) November 2, 2022
Police, fire, and ambulance crews are all in attendance at the scene of the incident, and have been contacted by the Gazette for comment.
Witnesses have said the driver of the vehicle involved managed to get out of the car following the incident.
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