THE A13 in south Essex has been shut both ways this evening after a two-vehicle crash, causing serious delays.

At 8.45pm, emergency services were on their way to the crash on the A13 between North Stifford and Grays.

It is understood a vehicle has “crossed through the central reservation barrier”.

There are serious delays on approach.

Emergency services are on scene. Traffic is being diverted via local routes.

The #A13 in #Essex is BLOCKED westbound between the #A1012 (#NorthStifford) and the #A1089 (#Grays) due to a collision involving two vehicles.

All emergency services are en-route.

There are long delays on approach. More information to follow. pic.twitter.com/WzHTXJD55I