A CARAVAN and transit van overturned on the A12.

The notorious road was closed from 9.30am today after a white Ford Transit and the caravan it was towing went over on its side.

A red Fiat Punto was also involved and collided with the central reservation.

Police and ambulance crews were called to the scene on the southbound carriageway between Marks Tey and Kelvedon at about 9.30am.

Nobody was hurt but the road had to be closed while the vehicles were recovered.

By 11.15am one lane had been reopened but traffic was still slow.