The A127 has reopened but traffic remains heavy near Southend following a  two-vehicle crash.

The crash happened shortly before 12.30pm today on the Southend-bound carriageway of the A127 Arterial Road between the A129 Rayleigh Road and Progress Road.

Emergency services, including police and ambulance, are at the scene attending to the two vehicles involved.

The road was initially closed while officers made the scene safe but it has since reopened.

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