A five vehicle crash is causing delays on the A12 (Image: Google Maps)
There are major delays on the A12 near Marks Tey after a crash involving five vehicles and a lorry fire.
The crash is causing around seven miles of congestion on the A12.
National Highways said in a tweet: "Lane two (of two) is closed on the A12 northbound between junction 24 at Kelvedon and junction 25 at Marks Tey due to a reported multi vehicle collision.
"Emergency services including Essex Police are in attendance.
"Seven miles of congestion on approach leading back to junction 27."
Essex Police has been approached for a comment.
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