A1089 closed due to vehicle fire near Tilbury Docks

A major road near Tilbury Docks has been closed due to a vehicle fire.

The A1089 remains blocked in both directions with stationary traffic between A13 for Tilbury or the Baker Street Interchange and the A126 Marshfoot Road.

It’s been closed throughout the morning with emergency services at the scene.

Essex Police posted on Twitter: “We are currently on scene of a serious collision on the A1089 in #Tilbury near to the Port of Tilbury.

“Drivers are being advised to avoid the area if they can.

We’ll bring you more information when we can.”