FOUR fire crews have tackled a van fire on the northbound A12 which closed off the carriageway.
Dozens of passing motorists called the fire brigade at around 1.18pm to report the incident.
A spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the fire was extinguished by 1.46pm.
A spokesman for Essex Police said: "Officers assisted with traffic control and lane closure while fire crews dealt with the blaze.
"The vehicle was recovered and the road fully opened by 2.45pm."
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