An overturned van is causing disruption between Junction 18 of the A414 at Chelmsford and Junction 19 at the Boreham Interchange.
One lane is closed causing traffic tailbacks near Chelmsford.
A recovery vehicle is at the scene.
Police have also been called to a traffic collision on the A133 between Weeley roundabout and Bovills roundabout.
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