A busy south Essex road has been blocked following a crash with motorists facing severe delays.

This comes following the incident which took place on the A127 Southend Arterial Road Eastbound at A128 Tilbury Road (Halfway House roundabout).

There are severe delays of 21 minutes on the road between M25 junction 29 (Romford/Basildon) and the B148 West Mayne (Dunton junction). 

There is an average speed of 5mph.

An AA spokesperson said: "Road blocked and severe delays due to crash on A127 Southend Arterial Road Eastbound at A128 Tilbury Road (Halfway House roundabout)."