POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Stanford-le-Hope last night, which claimed the life of a driver.

Emergency services were called to Butts Lane shortly after 8.30pm last night (Monday, 5 December) following reports of a single vehicle crash. 

The driver of a White Ford Focus was taken to hospital where he died. His next of kin have been informed. 

The road was temporarily closed and re-opened shortly after midnight. 

A statement from Essex Police says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

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

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to 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 @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

"Please quote incident 1230 of 5 December when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible."