'Severe delays' on A130 after car fire and oil spillage
MOTORISTS are facing delays on the A130 this evening following a car fire.
The southbound carriageway is said to be blocked between the A132 at Rettendon and the A1245/ A127 Fairlgen Interchange as a result of the incident.
Emergency services are also dealing with an oil spillage at the scene.
AA's live traffic map says there are severe delays on the A130 southbound as a result, with driver warned to expect an additional 15 minutes travel time.
A130 Southbound - BLOCKED between A132 (Rettendon) and A1245/A127 (Fairglen Interchange) following an earlier car fire and oil spillage. Delays to Rettendon. pic.twitter.com/vswkZRdYZC
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Update 7.30pm
The incident has now been cleared and delays have eased.
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