A FIVE-vehicle accident blocked part of the A120 in both directions.

Police were called to a road traffic collision which took place between the A120 and the B1035 near Horsley Cross.

Five vehicles were involved in the incident which took place just before 2pm today and the road was closed in both directions for a short time.

A man in his 20s was reported for careless driving.

The road has now been re-opened in both directions.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Anyone with information about the collision, including any dash cam footage, is asked to call Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101 and quote reference number 545 of 17/05.”