POLICE have confirmed that last night's (Thursday, 20 July) crash on the A13 in Thurrock has claimed a life - and another man is in a very serious condition.

Emergency services were alerted to reports a grey Suzuki Swift had left the road on the London-bound carriageway just past Orsett Cock at 8.25pm yesterday.

The driver of the car – a man in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. A passenger in the car, who is also a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries which have been described as life-threatening.

The road was closed while officers investigated and was re-opened at 2.15am today.

Police have asked for anyone who saw what happened or who has dash cam footage to contact them. Quote incident 1462 of 20 July.

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

"Visit https://www.essex.police.uk/digital101to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively, you can call us on 101.

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