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A multi-vehicle accident on the southbound A12, near the Weston Homes Community Stadium, is causing delays.

The accident was first reported by the Essex Traffic Control Centre at 3.40pm.

The carriageway was partially blocked and traffic moving slowly.

It was cleared by 6.15pm.

UPDATE 5.30pm

A SPOKESMAN for Essex Police said the accident involved two cars.

Officers have not closed the road, but the carriageway was blocked.

No one was seriously injured.