A120 in Essex closed both ways near Great Dunmow

Emergency services are on the scene

A120 in Essex
Author: Harrison CablePublished 22nd Aug 2026

Emergency services are on the scene of a collision on the A120 in Essex.

The road is closed in both directions between the B1256 for Great Dunmow and the B1417 for Felsted.

Diversion routes are in place, as police advise people to avoid the area.

Essex Police says the incident involved a lorry and a car and happened just after 6:45 this morning.

They say no serious injuries have been reported, yet there is damage to the road network.

They expect disruption for "a number of hours".

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