Colchester broken down car causes traffic on A12 slip road

Traffic - the incident happened on the A12 heading northbound  Picture: GOOGLE MAPS <i>(Image: GOOGLE MAPS)</i>
Traffic - the incident happened on the A12 heading northbound Picture: GOOGLE MAPS (Image: GOOGLE MAPS)
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DRIVERS are facing delays as a broken-down vehicle causes delays and queues a busy stretch of the A12.

The northbound stretch of A12 is facing 'severe delays' following reports of a broken-down vehicle. 

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The exit slip at Junction 27 to Spring Lane has been partially blocked by a broken-down car. 


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The traffic started to build up at around 7.30pm. 

Drivers are urged to take alternative routes. 

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