TRAFFIC is slow following an accident on a main road near Witham.

The B1018 from Witham to Braintree is currently partially blocked and traffic is slow on the approach.

The traffic is very slow in both directions on the B1018 and National Highways has confirmed the road is partially blocked “just south of Temple Lane”.

Braintree and Witham Times: Delays: traffic map showing the slow traffic on the B1018Delays: traffic map showing the slow traffic on the B1018 (Image: Google/AA)

A spokesman for National Highways said: “There are currently delays of ten minutes against expected traffic.”

The emergency services have been contacted for more information.