A fatal collision between a car and a lorry has shut a part of the A120 near Little Bentley until around 11pm.
The accident, which is understood to have occurred on the westbound carriageway, happened at around 4.30pm and brought emergency services to the scene.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "The car driver died and a passenger in the vehicle received minor injuries.
"The Harwich-bound carriageway of the A120 is likely to reopen soon but the westbound lanes will remain closed until about 11pm while police carry out initial investigations."
He added that diversions are in place but that drivers should avoid the area for the next few hours.
