The A13 is blocked at Pitsea following a vehicle fire.
The highway is blocked between the Five Bells Interchange with the A176 and Pitsea Flyover at the A132.
The incident happened shortly before 5.30pm and the road remains blocked.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area or allow extra time for travelling.
A13 Eastbound – BLOCKED between Five Bells Interchange (A176) and Pitsea Flyover (A132) due to a vehicle fire.
— Essex Travel News (@Essex_Travel) July 15, 2019
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