Drivers are facing delays on the A120 this lunchtime following a crash.
The collision is understood to have happened near to the petrol station in the village of Bradwell, which lies between Coggeshall and Braintree.
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Queues have formed on both the eastbound and westbound carriageway.
It is unclear how many vehicles have been involved.
Traffic maps show queues have formed as far back Marks Farm roundabout on the westbound side and Coggeshall on the eastbound.
Update 2pm
The crash has now been cleared and traffic has eased.
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