A MILK lorry fire has caused travel disruption on the A12 this morning.

At about 7.45am crews were called to the scene between junction 12 and 11, Mountnessing to Brentwood, where a HGV trailer on fire.

The road was closed in both directions while officers tackled the blaze, with the incident commander saying the trailer was 100 per cent alight.

Both lanes on the northbound side and one lane on the southbound carriageway were reopened just before 9.30am.

Delays are expected to remain on the A12 until 12noon.