POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a fatal collision closed a section of the A414 near Harlow for several hours.

Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses and/or dash cam footage following the collision in Eastwick, about 10.30am today (July 1). 

The road did not reopen until roughly 7pm.

A Hertfordshire Police spokesperson said: “A white Mercedes collided with a maroon Mazda MX5 on the A414 in Eastwick.

“Sadly, a woman aged in her 70s died.

The occupants of the Mercedes suffered injuries, which are not life-threatening.

“You can report info at orlo.uk/l0KrT, speak to an operator via web chat at orlo.uk/rnoYO or call the non-emergency number 101, quoting ISR 243 of 1 July.”

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ONGOING – Harlow – A414 closed in both directions due to an accident on Eastwick Road. Congestion to B181 Roydon.

— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) July 1, 2023

❗⚠️Drivers are asked to avoid the A414 @Eastwick, near #Hertford following a serious collision this morning. Closures are on the A414 from the Great Amwell roundabout to the Eastwick roundabout in both directions, Cat Lane and the junction with Church Lane. Pls share. pic.twitter.com/gHswxMOWDr

— Herts Police (@HertsPolice) July 1, 2023

THE A414 at Eastwick Road, just outside Harlow, is closed due to an incident.

Essex Police have stated that it is best to avoid the area due to significant disruption.

YH understands that traffic officers are directing cars to turn around and find alternative routes.

There are bound to be knock on effects on a number of roads in the town and on side roads.

Harlow – Slow moving traffic northbound on Velizy Avenue and FifthAvenue from Second Avenue to Eastwick Road pic.twitter.com/BLZxX6WnOG

— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) July 1, 2023

More follows.

A414 closed at Eastwick Road due to an incident #Harlow area. Please avoid due to significant disruption.

— Essex Police in Epping Forest District (@EPEppingForest) July 1, 2023