Benfleet High Road, close to Clifton Avenue, has been closed as a result of the crash, which appears to have seen at least one car seriously damaged. Crash - Serious damage appears to have been done to the orange car(Image: Newsquest)We're now on WhatsApp! A spokesperson for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service said: “Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision in High Road, Benfleet, at 4.58pm this afternoon. Andrew Sheldon, Essex County Council councillor for Castle Point, said: “The emergency services have shut Benfleet High Road by Clifton Avenue because of a nasty accident. Please avoid the area if you can.”A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “Officers were called to a two-vehicle collision in High Road, Benfleet, shortly before 5pm on Monday 23 September.