A PENSIONER has been arrested on suspicion of driving while under the influence of either drink or drugs following a car smash in a seaside town.

Essex Police were called to reports of a serious two vehicle crash in Carnarvon Road, Clacton, at roughly 1.30pm on November 11.

Eyewitness reports suggest the incident resulted in traffic grinding to a halt and the town becoming gridlocked as emergency services assessed the scene.

Following the crash a 69-year-old from Clacton was arrested on suspicion of driving while being unfit through drink or drugs.

After being questioned by police officer he was released on bail until December 10.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “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 between 10am-9pm.

“Alternatively you can call us on 101, but in an emergency always call 999. Please quote incident number 591 of 11 November.

“If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.”