A man died at the scene of a crash on a major Essex road yesterday afternoon, police have confirmed.

Essex Police is appealing for witnesses following the fatal crash on the A12 yesterday (June 15).

Officers were called to Junction 12 of the A12 near Mountnessing, shortly after 3.30pm, after a single-vehicle crash.

Police have confirmed one man involved sadly died at the scene. They say his family are aware and receiving support.

The road was temporarily closed in both directions while emergency services, including an air ambulance, were on scene.

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway within Essex Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit.

A 31-year-old man from Northamptonshire has been arrested in connection with the investigation on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He remains in custody.

A 30-year-old man from Northamptonshire has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving.

An Essex Police spokesman said: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 976 of 15 June when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."