A BASILDON Council rubbish truck is blocking a road after falling into a ditch.

The lorry was involved in an accident today in Blunts Wall Road, Billericay.

It is currently stuck in the ditch and awaiting recovery.

A council spokesman said: "One of Basildon Council’s refuse vehicles has gone off the road and is stuck in a ditch in Blunts Wall Road, Billericay.

"Because the road is quite a narrow country lane it is currently blocked.

"Basildon Council has arranged for recovery of the vehicle and is doing all they can to remove the vehicle as quickly as possible.

"No one has been hurt in the incident."