THE A12 is CLOSED southbound between the A120 near Marks Tey and Kelvedon.

It is following an eight-car crash and police are on scene.

A diversion is available. Exit at Marks Tey interchange and take A120 westbound to Braintree.

At Panners Interchange exit A120 on to A131 southbound.

At roundabout with A131/A130/B1008 take the A130 and continue south through Chelmsford to rejoin A12 at J19.

Drivers in the area are advised to allow plenty of extra time for their journey as there are significant delays reported in the area.

The incident happened at about 9am.

Update 10.48am- The incident has now been cleared.