NO drivers were trapped in vehicles after a lorry flipped and crashed on the A127.
The road was completely closed on the eastbound carriageway yesterday after a crash involving two lorries and a car blocked the road shortly after 2.30pm.
The road was closed throughout the afternoon and evening, with traffic being diverted through Rayleigh Town Centre to avoid the blockage.
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Multiple emergency service vehicles attended the scene.
Police warned motorists to avoid the area while the debris was cleared.
Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed they attended the scene to make it safe, but said no one required any help to be freed from the vehicles.
An East of England Amabulance Service spokesman said: "Three ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle were sent to a serious road traffic collision on the A127 at Rayleigh yesterday.
"Four people were assessed at the scene and one patient was transported to Southend Hospital for further assessment and care."
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