Commuters are facing miles of queues after a car and lorry crashed on a major road in south Essex.

The vehicles crashed on the A127 London-bound in West Horndon, Essex, close to junction 29 of the M25 shortly before 7am today.

There is currently congestion back towards the West Mayne roundabout near Basildon with only one lane open London-bound.

Motorists are advised to try and avoid the area.

Essex Police and the ambulance service have been contacted for comment.