Traffic is building on the A13 after an accident blocked one lane.
A two vehicle crash between the Five Bells interchange and Stanford-le-Hope has created growing delays on the Londonbound carriageway.
The incident was first reported shortly before 6am, with police attending the scene.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes as emergency and highway services work to clear the area.
Update: 8.53am
The crash has now cleared, but there are still delays in the area.
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