Two people have been taken to hospital after a five vehicle crash.
The incident happened just after 2.15pm today on the A130 close to the Waterside Farm roundabout.
A spokesman from the East of England Ambulance Service: "Two ambulance crews were dispatched to the scene.
"They were treated two patients who were taken to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital for further care.
"Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."
There are long delays on all surrounding routes following the crash.
First Buses has all tweeted there are delays on buses in the are.
Due to issues on the A130, services 21/22/27/27X/28 are experiencing long delays. Apologies for this. -CP
— First Essex (@FirstEssex) January 5, 2018
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