Lorry left on its side after road traffic collision with taxi in Essex

A huge lorry has been left on its side after a collision with a taxi in Coggeshall, Essex.

The incident happened just before 9am this morning (7 July) on the A120.

Despite the lorry tipping over and the taxi ending up with its backend spinning off the road, luckily, only minor injuries have been reported.

Essex Roads Policing Unit - North, said: "We are currently at the scene of a 2 vehicle RTC on the A120 Coggeshall.

"There are minor injuries reported, however the recovery will take some time and the road will be closed whilst this takes place. Please avoid the area."

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