MOTORISTS are being warned to expect delays on the A12 after police were forced to close a lane after an accident.

Traffic is slow on the London bound carriageway between Marks Tey and Kelvedon after the crash.

One lane has been shut.

Congestion has been reported as far back as Eight Ash Green.

UPDATE 1.40pm: Police have now cleared the crash site and the lane has now been reopened.

Traffic is now beginning to clear.