One lane is blocked on the A12 northbound after an accident involving several vehicles just before J24 (Kelvedon North).

One lane is blocked and queues back to J22 (Witham North).

Firefighters from Coggeshall, Witham and Tiptree were called to the scene. 

Crews made the scene safe and dealt with a fuel spill. They had completed their work at the scene by 8.32am.

Police were called at 8am to reports of a collision involving three vehicles on the A12, Ipswich bound, near to junction 23.

The cars involved are a Smart car, Ford Fiesta and a BMW. 

An ambulance crew, rapid response vehicle and an ambulance officer also attended after reports of an overturned car just before 8am this morning.

Four people were assessed at the scene, three of which had minor injuries.