TRAFFIC queues stretching up to ten miles have been caused on the A12 in Essex today.The delays built up on the London-bound carriageway, between Margaretting and Boreham, earlier today after the road had to be closed because of an overhanging willow tree.

TRAFFIC queues stretching up to ten miles have been caused on the A12 in Essex today.

The delays built up on the London-bound carriageway, between Margaretting and Boreham, earlier today after the road had to be closed because of an overhanging willow tree.

Emergency teams were called to cut down the tree.

Traffic has now returned to normal.