A PENSIONER tragically died at the scene of a crash with a lorry in a main Essex road.

Police were called to Roxwell Road at the junction with Vicarage Road, following reports of a serious crash before 1.30pm on Friday.

The crash involved a car and a flatback lorry. The driver of the car, in their 70s, sadly, died at the scene.

The road was closed between Boyton Cross and Lordship Road while investigative enquiries took place and to allow for vehicle recovery. It was reopened shortly before 7.30pm.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "No arrests were made and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

"If you have any information, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, and have not already spoken to officers, 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 service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week."

Submit a report at essex.police.uk or by calling the force on 101.

To make an anonymous report, contact Crimestoppers by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

Quote incident 639 of 20 September when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.