Police officers are carrying out an investigation at the scene
Matt Lee Senior Multimedia Journalist
09:32, 09 Dec 2025
Police closed off the major route in the wake of the collision (stock image)(Image: Getty)
A major Essex road will remain closed “for a number of hours”, Essex Police has confirmed. The A127 is closed at the Rayleigh Weir junction.
Police officers are carrying out an investigation at the scene. It follows calls for concerns of the welfare of a person.
The incident is causing widespread disruption in Rayleigh and surrounding areas. There is disruption to Southend bound traffic. The High Street in Rayleigh and the Rayleigh Road are also severely impacted.
A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “We know nearby routes are also impacted. We would ask motorists to find alternative routes and avoid the area where possible. We expect the road to be closed for a number of hours and will update you when we are able to.”
They added: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote 0155 of Tuesday 9 December.
“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week. Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.
“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.”
