There are severe delays on the A127 in south Essex after traffic was held following a crash. 

AA Traffic News has reported a crash on the A127 Arterial Road Eastbound at Daws Heath Road. 

Traffic was reportedly held for ten minutes, causing severe disruption in the area. 

The delays on A127 Prince Avenue Eastbound are between Daws Heath Road, and A1015 Rayleigh Road (Kent Elms Corner).

There is also congestion to the westbound as vehicles slow to look. 

At this stage details of the crash are unknown. But emergency services have been contacted for comment by the Echo. 

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