Traffic is backed up on the A13 (file picture)
Traffic is backed up on a major road in south Essex after a crash has left the carriageway covered in oil.
The crash involved two vehicles and means at least one lane of the A13 Eastbound is closed between the A126 and the A1012 Stifford Clays Road.
Police have been on scene to deal with the crash, which happened at about 10.30am this morning.
It is unknown if anyone is hurt at this stage.
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