Officers were called to Jarrah Cottages, London Road, shortly before 3.25pm on Friday 10 March following reports of a serious collision in which an artic lorry left the road and was in collision with several properties.

The road was closed whilst police and colleagues from ambulance and fire emergency services dealt.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics and the public, a man, 50s, sadly, was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and a file will be prepared for the coroner.

No other person was injured.

The road currently remains partially closed. One lane is closed with temporary traffic lights in place in the immediate vicinity of the collision. No diversions are currently in place.

Police continue to work with partners whilst an assessment is made by specialists on how best to recover the vehicle. 

Thurrock Council are offering support to those affected.

If you have any information, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with Essex Police.

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

Please quote 706 of 10 March when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.