UPDATE: Double car crash on the A132 South Woodham Ferrers.
Police have closed the A132 (Burnham Road) at South Woodham Ferrers following a serious road traffic collision between a car and a motorbike near the junction at Ferrers Road.
Also roughly 400m on the same road towards the Crouch Vale Cars double roundabout another, less serious crash took place involving at least six vehicles but resulting in no serious injuries.
Officers said the road is likely to remain closed for some time while emergency services deal with the situation.
The congestion has left huge tail backs on the adjacent Woodham Road.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area and take alternative routes.
More to follow
