Drivers have been caught filming the scene of a serious crash on the A13, while witnesses have said that some vehicles have been going the wrong way up slip roads to avoid the chaos.
The A13 is shut and could remain closed until rush hour this evening, according to Essex Police.
Since 6am this morning (Wednesday 28 November), a stretch of the A13 has been blocked following an accident on the carriageway.
Essex Police are in attendance, and have been diverting traffic around the closure in a bid to ease congestion on the main carriageway.
It is not yet known if any people have been injured as a result of the accident, but the East of England Ambulance service have been contacted for a comment.
The accident happened on the eastbound carriageway between the A176 (Five Bells Interchange, Basildon) and the A132 (Pitsea Flyover, Pitsea).
Drivers travelling southbound are being diverted towards Tilbury whilst drivers heading northbound are being diverted off the A13 and re-joinng the carriageway at Pitsea.
She said: “ I left Grays at 6am, traffic was already stationery so I stopped with hazards on to warn everyone we were stopping then sat with the engine off.
“Police started turning people round at about 7.40am and were on all the roundabouts to direct and stop it gridlocking.
Another motorist, who did not wish to be named said: “They are going up the slip road the wrong way, they should be going down it by the Premier Inn on the A13.
As a result of the A13 road closure both Hadleigh and Basildon bus services are suffering a 60-minute delay.
Long delays on all routes through Pitsea & Basildon will continue until the A13 is reopenend.
Motorists are advised to avoid the area this morning and plan alternative routes if they are relying on public transport.
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