A SECTION of the A12 is closed this afternoon due to a police incident.

One lane of the Londonbound carriageway is closed between junction 23, for Kelvedon, and junction 22, for Witham North. 

Traffic is slow moving in the area.

Drivers should avoid the road this afternoon if possible. 

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Update 5.25pm:

The carriageway has reopened.

Traffic remains slow through the area.