THERE are delays on the A12 this afternoon after a crash near Colchester.

One lane of the northbound carriageway is blocked following the accident, which took place between junction 26, for Eight Ash Green, and junction 27, for the A133.

The crash involved two vehicles.

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Traffic is slow moving on the northbound carriageway and drivers have been advised to avoid the area if possible.

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