TRAFFIC delays in Colchester, as there has reportedly been a crash on Ipswich Road this afternoon.

The incident is thought to have happened close to the Waitrose roundabout at the bottom of Ipswich Road.

The reported crash is causing severe delays on Ipswich Road and the traffic is said to be backing up towards the St John's Road roundabout.

Emergency services are said to be on the scene.

We have contacted Essex Police and East of England Ambulance for a comment.