Major road blocked due to collision

News imageGoogle A general view of the A12 dual carriageway near Chelmsford in Essex. Cars and lorries can be seen travelling along both sides of the road on a sunny day.Google
The A12 southbound carriageway was blocked near Chelmsford due to a crash

A major road was blocked due to a collision.

The A12 southbound carriageway was shut between junction 18 for Danbury and junction 17 for Howe Green near Chelmsford at 17:30 GMT.

It led to severe delays for drivers with congestion backed up to junction 19 for Boreham Interchange.

The carriageway has since reopened and Essex Police was approached for comment.

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