LONG delays have been reported on the A12 in Danbury after a lane was closed due to a fuel spillage this morning.

One lane is closed and traffic is queuing on the A12 northbound between Junction 18, the A414 Danbury turn-off, and Junction 19, the A130 Boreham Interchange.

Congestion is backing up to Junction 16, the B1007 Galleywood turn-off, and drivers should expect delays of about 20 minutes.