A section of the A12 southbound is closed after it became partially blocked following a reported collision, leading to widespread delays in the area.

Traffic control has reported a crash on the A12 southbound between Junction 28 which leads to the JobServe Stadium and Junction 27 Cymbeline Way, at 1.20pm today, November 12.

As a result of the incident, the section of the A12 southbound has been closed.

There are “severe delays” back to Junction 29 and on roads heading towards Colchester’s city centre.

Essex Police has been contacted for a comment.