A man has died after a crash in a major Rochford road this morning.

Police were called at 9.30am today (May 24) following reports of a single car crash in Sutton Road involving a grey Citroen.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, a man has sadly died.

The road was closed whilst emergency services dealt and reopened just before 12noon.

An air ambulance was seen landing after the incident. Essex and Herts Air Ambulance has been contacted for comment. 

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

"Alternatively, you can call us on 101. In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity on Twitter at Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 325 of 24 May when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."