A127 shut after serious crash at Dunton junction with long delays near Basildon
A major crash has shut the A127 in Essex this morning (September 14) with delays building for motorists. The crash took place on the westbound carriageway of the road near the junction with Dunton Wayletts.
The carriageway is shut just after the junction, with heavy traffic building back passed the bridge and all the way back to the Fortune of War roundabout on the edge of Basildon.
It is not yet known how many vehicles have been involved in the crash, nor if there have been any serious injuries in connection to it.
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Motorists are being advised to plan their journeys before travelling as there will be considerable delays on the road between Basildon and the M25. Essex Police have been contacted for further information.