Traffic is queuing along the A12 due to a broken down car.
The A12 Chelmsford was blocked at around 7.40am, with traffic reportedly queuing northbound between junctions 18 and 19.
Congestion is also reported back to junction 17, while vehicle recovery takes place.
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