The roundabout at the junction with the A12 on the A130 has been partially blocked by a collision at Howe Green.
Emergency services are on the scene and queues are building on all approaches to the roundabout; A130 northbound, A12 southbound and on the A1114 Southend Road westbound.
No more information at present.
UPDATE: 11.50am The incident has been cleared and delays on all approaches are easing.
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