A CAR accident is causing severe tailbacks of traffic on the A127.

One lane has been closed due to the crash, which involved a lorry, and took place on Southend Arterial Road Eastbound between the A127 (near the Billericay/ Noak Bridge turn off), and the A132 East Mayne (Nevendon).

The crash took place earlier this morning, however is still severely affecting motorists, whilst the lorry awaits recovery.

Motorists are advised to avoid this area where possible.