TRAFFIC is building around Witham after a crash on A12, London-bound.

The incident was first reported at about 5.49pm on A12 Southbound.

There are reports of queuing traffic between Junction 22, Witham North and Junction 21, B1389, Hatfield Road.

Congestion is building for around five miles up to Kelvedon, with travel times estimated to extend by around 20 minutes.