Overturned lorry causes nine-hour A130 closure

An overturned lorry carrying wood has brought traffic to a halt on the A130 with traffic being diverted from the Sadler's Farm junction.The main road, which connects Basildon and Chelmsford was shut following the accident at around 7am this morning. Drivers are being advised to find an alternative route while police cordon remains in place during an operation to remove the vehicle. Congestion has calmed down since the accident but motorists have been warned the road could still be closed until...