A MAJOR south Essex road is partially blocked this afternoon as a van is engulfed in flames.

The A127 is partially blocked with traffic queueing both ways just after Rayleigh Weir.

This is due to a van fire on the London-bound side near Woodside Garden Centre. A photo seen by the Echo shows the van engulfed in flames.

There are long delays both ways from Fairglen Interchange to Rayleigh Weir.

Emergency services have been contacted for comment.

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