Drivers faced delays this morning after a three car smash on the A127.
Police closed one lane for approximately 10 minutes after the collision, which occured at 7.15am on the London-bound A127 near the Rayleigh Spur roundabout.
Ambulance crews attended but no one was hurt in the crash.
The lane was reopened by 7.30am but traffic was slow going past for some time after.
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