A three vehicle collision on the A12 this morning is reported to be causing heavy congestion in the area.

Essex County Council’s travel control reported the accident in the southbound carriageway near Shenfield at around 6.40am.

The council’s Twitter account said the crash had blocked one of the lanes causing congestion to build up.

Traffic is reported to be slow as far back as Ingatestone.

No details of injuries have been reported.