A THREE-vehicle accident is causing traffic problems for motorists on the A12 today.

A THREE-vehicle accident is causing long tailbacks for motorists travelling on the A12 today.

The smash happened at about 7.30am on the London-bound carriageway of the road, near Stanway.

No one was seriously injured but the crash, involving a silver Peugeot, a white Vauxhall van and a blue Vauxhall Corsa, is causing traffic problems.

Although the road was not completely blocked the accident caused major traffic problems, with motorists facing long queues.