DRIVERS faced serious traffic delays this morning after a crash blocked the west-bound A120 between Clacton and Colchester.
The accident happened near Elmstead, about a mile and a half after the Clacton sliproad.
Three vehicles were involved in the crash.
It is not known if there are any injuries.
Colchester-bound traffic was backed up to the A133 sliproad to the A120.
Emergency services were at the scene.
11.30am update: The accident is now cleared.
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