Cyclist dies in collision involving two vehicles

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The A130 northbound was shut due to the emergency incident

A cyclist died following a collision involving two vehicles.

Essex Police officers were called to the incident on the A130 northbound Rettendon Turnpike at about 00:20 GMT on Thursday.

The road was shut between Howe Green and Rettendon and not reopened for several hours.

Police said they would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a cyclist in black clothing on a white mountain bike between the A1114 in Chelmsford and the A130.

"Thank you for your patience," a police spokesperson said.

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