Essex road closed after car hits house in Christmas Day crash

An Essex road is closed after a car crashed into a house on Christmas Day (December 25). Police and firefighters are at the scene on Argent Street, Grays.

Emergency services have been at the scene since shortly before 10am. The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours.

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area as a result of the incident. No one in the house is believed to have been injured.

An Essex Police spokesperson said: "We are on scene of a collision in Argent Street, Grays. We were notified at around 9.50am on Monday 25 December of the single-vehicle collision in which a car has collided with a property causing extensive damage.

"Police and fire service colleagues are at the scene. Thankfully, no one from the property has been reported as injured at this stage.

"A man has been arrested on suspicion of driving without a driving licence and no insurance. The road will be closed for several hours whilst we deal.

"Please avoid the area and find alternative routes. Thanks for your patience."

Update 2.45pm: The road has now reopened in Grays following the crash earlier today.

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