HEAVY traffic is built up around the Sadlers Farm Interchange after a crash.

The crash between three vehicles happened at around 11.30am this afternoon on the southbound carriageway of the A130 Canvey Way, just after the roundabout.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called at around 11.30am about a collision involving three vehicles in Canvey Way, Canvey.

"There were no serious injuries and a girl has been taken to hospital for precautionary checks."

Heavy traffic remains on all approaches to the interchange.

Motorists are advised to allow extra time for travelling.