There are delays on the A12 northbound due to two incidents near Hatfield Peverel.

An accident is partially blocking one lane between Junction 19, Boreham, and Junction 20, Hatfield Peverel.

The Hatfield Peverel northbound entry slip road at Junction 20b had also had to be closed due to a gas leak.

The closure is in place at the slip road’s junction with The Street.

A spokesman for Cadent said: "A road closure is currently in place on the B1137 at Hatfield Peverel in Essex, as Cadent engineers deal with a gas escape.

"The closure is in place along the sliproad with the A12 including the bridge over the A12.

"Cadent engineers are working to resolve the situation as soon as possible and we’re sorry for any disruption people may be experiencing as a result."

Suspected gas escapes should be reported on 0800 111 999.