AN ACCIDENT between two cars has caused chaos and long delays as lanes are closed off.

Victoria Avenue is blocked southbound near A13 Queensway following an accident Two cars collided at the traffic lights.

The accident has caused chaos as traffic built up and at one point all three lanes were closed as emergency services helped a woman out of one of the cars.

The ambulance service said a woman was taken to hospital following the road traffic collision The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a 999 call at 12.48pm today to Victoria Avenue, Southend.

An ambulance crew and ambulance officer attended to treat a woman in her 50s who had back and neck pain.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or serious.

Firefighters also attended the scene and had released a woman, who was trapped as a result of the collision, by 13:59.