A MAN has died following a crash in south Essex. 

Police officers were called to Bridge Road in Grays at about 8.45am today, after reports of a car being in a collision with parked cars.

The road was closed after the incident and police have confirmed a man in his 40s died at the scene. 

An investigation has now been launched. 

An Essex Police spokesman said: “The road had been closed while we investigated and recovered the vehicle, but it has now re-opened.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 316 of August 31.

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.”

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