Drivers are facing delays on the A127 this morning due to a crash. 

The incident has happened on the eastbound carriageway at Rayleigh Weir and involved two vehicles. 

The road was partially closed for a time, with traffic divertedd up and down the slip roads at the junction to avoid the scene. 

Queues have formed as far back as the Fairglen interchange and delays of up to 10 minutes are reported by the AA.

Update 1.30pm

The road has now fully reopened.

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