Drivers are facing long delays after a van fire has shut a very busy road.

A130 Canvey Way is now shut in both directions due to fire from Sadlers Farm Roundabout, to Canvey Road.

The road has been closed around 5.20pm and drivers will need to find alternative routes.

An Essex Fire Service spoksman said: "Crews extinguished the fire by 6pm. The cause of the fire is unknown."