Motorists have been caught in serious disruption on the A12 after a collision near Kelvedon.

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Essex Police were called at 3.50pm this afternoon with reports of a four vehicle crash between junctions 22 and 23 of the A12.

Drivers are being warned of several miles of congestion, with delays of "over an hour" in both directions.

The latest update from Highways England says one lane is currently closed in both directions, to allow Essex Police to work at the scene.

It was initially suggested the road may be closed between junctions 24 and 25, but the authority has since updated its guidance.

A spokesman said: "Our area team will also be assisting police on scene as there is damage to the central reservation barrier as a result of the collision.

"Please allow extra time for your journey should you be travelling in the area this afternoon, and consider alternative routes if you can."

Roads policing officer PC Jon Hardy tweeted: "Currently at a four vehicle RTC on the #A12 north track at Kelvedon.

"Luckily there are no injuries and we have now reopened [part of] the road. Thank you for your patience."

Sgt Colin Shead added: "Please avoid #A12 J22 <> J23 Long delays due to a RTC. This is affecting both carriageways."

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "We were called to reports of a four vehicle collision on the A12 near Rivenhall at around 3.50pm on Monday, May 13.

"The incident is ongoing.

"If you have any information about the incident please call us on 101 quoting incident 729 of May 13."