DRIVERS are facing rush hour chaos after a vehicle fire forced the closure of one lane on a busy Essex road.
One lane of the eastbound A120 is closed approaching Braintree from Stansted.
A frustrated rush-hour commuter said they had spotted three fire engines and a fire-damaged Mercedes-Benz at the scene.
"I've been queuing for a long time," they said. "It's added at least 25 minutes to my usual journey."
Motorists are also facing delays on the A12 after a police incident closed both carriageways for several hours earlier today.
Essex Police and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service have been approached for comment.
More updates to follow as we get them.
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