Motorists are facing severe delays this morning following a crash on the A127.

Congestion is building up on the A127 eastbound towards Southend this morning, following an earlier car crash.

The crash happened between the A129 Rayleigh Road and Progress Road - with congestion going back to the Fairglen Interchange as onlookers slow to look. 

One car is visibly damaged at the scene, with ambulance crews in attendance. 

AA Traffic Map is reporting delays of more than five minutes and building.