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Two drivers arrested after fatal roundabout crash

News imageEssex Police A police car parked on a road with a sign that says "Police Road Closed" and there are traffic cones also on the road Essex Police
The A130 was closed for several miles after the crash in the early hours of the morning

Two men have been arrested after a fatal crash on a dual carriageway.

Essex Police were called to a collision involving two vehicles at the A130 Rayleigh Spur roundabout shortly after 04:15 BST.

The drivers of the two vehicles, who are aged 23 and 24, have both been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Police are not releasing details of the dead person yet.

Parts of the A130 and A1245 were closed between Rayleigh, Rettendon and South Benfleet earlier, but all roads have reopened.

News imageEssex Highways Several vehicles, including a white van and a white lorry, appear to wait at traffic lights at a roundabout. It is dimly lit because it is early morning.Essex Highways
The A130 was closed at the Sadlers Farm roundabout near South Benfleet

The two men remained in custody.

Essex Police urged anyone with more information or dashcam footage to come forward.

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