TWO main roads were blocked due to accidents in Southend this morning.

Queensway was partially blocked at the roundabout with Southchurch Road as a result of an accident involving one vehicle.

Hamstel Road was blocked in both directions at the junction of North Avenue, outside Hamstel Junior School, due to an accident involving two vehicles.

Both accidents were reported just after 10am.

The roads were clear again at around 12pm.