A man has died after a collision on the A12 which saw delays back to Brentwood.
Essex Police were called to junction 12 of the A12 near Mountnessing after 3.30pm yesterday (15 June) to reports of a single vehicle collision.
A man died at the scene and two others have been arrested.
A Northamptonshire man, 31, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in custody.
The second Northamptonshire man, 30, has been arrested for the same offence.
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The A12 was closed while emergency services attended the scene.
Police are appealing for witnesses as investigations continue into the collision's circumstances.
Contact police if you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage related to this incident.
Alternatively you can call 101 and in an emergency 999.
If you would like to make an anonymous report, contact independent charity CrimestoppersUK by visiting their website or call 0800 555 111.
Quote incident 976 of 15 June when providing any information.
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