A CRASH on the A127 is causing widespread disruption this morning, with long delays in both directions.
As emergency services respond to the incident, we’ve rounded up everything we know at this stage.
The crash was first reported at around 7am by Essex County Council's Traffic Control centre, which released an update stating: “A127 blocked in both directions at the A129 Rayleigh Weir because of police incident.
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“Part of the roundabout over the A127 is also closed - long delays in both directions on the A127 and surrounding roads.”
Severe delays of more than 20 minutes were soon reported on the A127, as the AA said the road’s underpass was blocked and detours were in operation.
“Severe delays of 24 minutes and delays increasing on A127 Southend Arterial Road Westbound between A1158 Prince Avenue and Southend Arterial Road,” the AA stated.
“Average speed five mph.”
Residents on social media have been reporting disruption not just on the A127, but on surrounding roads.
The AA has also stated that the A129 was congested, with queues stretching back towards Rayleigh town centre.
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It stated: “Severe delays of twelve minutes on A129 Rayleigh Road Southbound between A129 and A127 Southend Arterial Road (Rayleigh Weir).
“Average speed ten mph.”
The emergency services have been contacted for information about their responses to the incident, with Essex County Fire and Rescue Service so far confirming that they were not called to the crash.
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