Junction 22 of the A12 on a clear day. (Image: Archant)
A two-vehicle crash was blocking the A12 southbound at the Witham bypass.
The road was blocked between junction 22 and junction 21.
Traffic queued as far back as Kelvedon.
The crash involved the central reservation.
Essex Police said no-one is thought to be seriously injured.
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