The road is currently closed while fire crews deal with the incident. Eight firefighting units have been dispatched to the scene.

The road has been closed as a precaution while firefighters work to extinguish the fire,” said an Essex Fire & Rescue Service spokesperson. We expect the road to be closed for some time, so we’re advising residents to avoid the area and take alternate routes if possible.” There is a lot of smoke in the area surrounding the incident, so residents should keep their windows and doors closed.”