Traffic is building as part of the A127 has been closed in south Essex after reports of a crash involving three vehicles.

The A127 London-bound is closed off in both directions between Rayleigh Weir and Fairglen.

This is due to an a crash involving three vehicles, Essex County Council's traffic control says.

Emergency services are on the scene.

AA is currently reporting an average speed of ten miles per hour with delays increasing.

Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.

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