The crash is partially blocking the A120 (Image: Google Maps)
The A120 in north Essex has reopened after it was closed in both directions due to a police incident.
Police sealed off the road between Marks Farm and Galleys Corner outside Braintree shortly after 12pm today.
The AA traffic map suggested motorists were queuing as far back as Bradwell and through Braintree town centre.
The details of the incident are not known at this time.
The road was reopened shortly after 2pm, National Highways said.
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