A major road in Southend is blocked this evening with police on the scene after reports of a crash.

Victoria Avenue is blocked both ways from B1015 (The Blue Boar Pub) to Fairfax Drive, according to AA travel updates, and traffic is queueing traffic due to a crash.

Photos from the scene show a police presence in the area as emergency services deal with the incident.

According to witnesses, the road has now been shut. Some also reported hearing a helicopter.

Essex Police have been contacted for comment.

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