Motorists faced delays after a multi-vehicle crash on the A12.
A lorry and two cars were in collision on the northbound carriageway near junction 21 for Witham south at about 6pm.
The accident blocked one lane and caused queues back to Hatfield Peverel.
It is not yet known if anyone was injured.
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