CONGESTION is still building on the A12 northbound for drivers after a crash caused a section of it to become partially blocked.

Traffic control reported that a section of the A12 Northbound between Junction 26 Essex Yeomanry Way to junction 27 Cymbeline Way was blocked following a crash this afternoon.

The incident was first reported to traffic control at 3.51PM, today, June 18, and there are still lengthy delays in the area for motorists.

A section of the A12 has been closed by the emergency services for the time being.

The Gazette has contacted Essex Police for a comment on the incident.