DRIVERS were left shocked after two metal ramps fell from a vehicle on the A120 near Harwich, causing tyres to blow on several vehicles.

Police said it was fortunate the incident was not more serious and are keen to trace the driver of the vehicle from which the 6ft x 2ft ramps fell.

PC Paul Hills, of Stanway road policing unit, said officers were called to a the scene, between Horsley Cross and Wix, at about 6.45pm on Monday.

Five vehicles are known to have hit the ramps and to have suffered damaged tyres and wheels. No-one was injured.

Anyone with information can contact Stanway road policing unit on 01206 762512.