Reports are coming in of a three vehicle accident blocking part of the A12.

The crash happened at 6.51am today on the London-bound carriageway between Kelvedon, near Essex Fire Service's HQ, and Witham.

Delays are expected while the emergency services work.

We'll bring you more as we get it.

UPDATED

The vehicles involved in the crash have now been moved and traffic is starting to flow freely again.

However, there is a broken down vehicle blocking one lane of the carriageway between Witham and Hatfield Peverel which will create some delays.

UPDATED 8.45AM

Essex traffic reports say the vehicle has now been removed and the A12 should be clear again.