Reopen - Upper Mayne, Basildon (Image: N/A)
A MAJOR Basildon road has re-opened after being closed in both directions with a police cordon in place.
The A176, Upper Mayne, was closed both directions, reportedly for around 12 hours.
There was also a police cordon in place, along the Upper Mayne Road.
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The road has since reopened within the last hour, but there is still currently no explanation as to why it was closed.
Essex Police has been contacted for comment on the closure and cordon.
More to follow.
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