THE A13 has re-opened after seven cars were involved a huge pile up.

Motorists faced rush hour chaos following the multi-vehicle crash between Pitsea flyover and the Five Bells junction.

The London-bound carriageway was closed at 8am before one lane opened an hour later.

Emergency services cleared the scene shortly after 10am.

Two drivers were treated by paramedics at the scene for minor back and neck injuries.

Another was taken to Basildon Hospital.