Major road closed after crash and car fire near A127

The A1245 is shut northbound between the A127 Southend Arterial Road at Fairglen Interchange and the A130 at Bonville’s Roundabout.

The incident was first reported at around 7.09pm today, Friday, October 30, with motorists facing queuing traffic in the area.

Traffic reports state all vehicles have been stopped on the A1245 due to a car fire between the A127 and A130.

Incident - The A1245 northbound is closed after a collision and car fire (Image: Public)

The northbound carriageway has been reported closed following the incident. Drivers should expect disruption.

The affected stretch provides a key connection between the A127 at Fairglen Interchange and the A130 at Bonville’s Roundabout.

Details of the incident have not yet been confirmed. Essex Police and the fire service have been contacted for comment.

Drivers heading through the area should allow extra time for their journeys and consider alternative routes while the road remains closed.

This is a breaking incident.