A CAR has flipped onto its roof after an accident on a busy roundabout in Colchester.

Essex Police are on the scene at Essex Hall Roundabout and have closed the southbound carriageway on Station Way to traffic. 

Crash - A car has flipped onto its roof after an accident on Station Way Crash - A car has flipped onto its roof after an accident on Station Way (Image: Public) Traffic is being diverted through the bus lane on North Station Road through to the Albert Roundabout and Cowdray Avenue.

It is believed the accident happened around 6pm. 

There is so far mild congestion in the area. 

Essex Police have been contacted for comment.