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Severe accident: A127 Essex eastbound
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A127 Essex eastbound severe accident, from A129 Rayleigh Road to St Michaels Road.
A127 Essex - One lane closed and queues on A127 Arterial Road eastbound in Rayleigh from Rayleigh Weir to the St Michaels Road junction, because of an accident involving four cars. Congestion to Dunton Wayletts on the A127, Five Bells Interchange on the A13, Rettendon Turnpike on the A130.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A127 Essex westbound
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A127 Essex westbound severe accident, from St Michaels Road to A129 Rayleigh Road.
A127 Essex - It's very slow on A127 westbound in Rayleigh from the St Michaels Road junction to Rayleigh Weir, because of an accident involving a lorry and a cra earlier on. All lanes have been re-opened.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A127 Essex both ways
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A127 Essex both ways severe accident, from A129 Rayleigh Road to St Michaels Road.
A127 Essex - A127 Arterial Road in Rayleigh closed and stationary in both directions from Rayleigh Weir to the St Michaels Road junction, because of an accident. Congestion to Dunton Wayletts on the A127, Five Bells Interchange on the A13, Rettendon Turnpike on the A130 Eastbound and Tesco Roundabout on the A127 Westbound.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A127 Essex westbound
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A127 Essex westbound severe accident, from St Michaels Road to A129 Rayleigh Road.
A127 Essex - A127 Southend Arterial Road in Rayleigh blocked and queues westbound from the St Michaels Road junction to Rayleigh Weir, because of an accident involving a lorry and a cra.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A127 Essex eastbound
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A127 Essex eastbound severe accident, from A129 Rayleigh Road to St Michaels Road.
A127 Essex - One lane closed and queues on A127 Arterial Road eastbound in Rayleigh from Rayleigh Weir to the St Michaels Road junction, because of an accident involving a car. Congestion to Nevedon junctions on the A127 and Rayleigh town centre on the A129.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A127 Essex eastbound
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A127 Essex eastbound severe accident, from A129 Rayleigh Road to St Michaels Road.
A127 Essex - Queues on A127 Arterial Road eastbound in Rayleigh from Rayleigh Weir to the St Michaels Road junction, because of an accident. Congestion to Fairglen Interchange and Rayleigh town centre on the A129.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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Severe accident: A127 Essex both ways
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A127 Essex both ways severe accident, from A127 Billericay to High Road.
A127 Essex - A127 Southend Arterial Road in Basildon closed and queues London-bound from Billericay to Fortune Of War, because of a serious accident involving a car and a lorry.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
Severe accident: A1235 Essex eastbound
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A1235 Essex eastbound severe accident, from A176 Upper Mayne to Chester Hall Lane.
A1235 Essex - A1235 Cranes Farm Road in Basildon closed and it's slow eastbound from the A176 Upper Mayne junction to the Chester Hall Lane junction, because of an accident involving a car and pedestrian.
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Read moreSevere accident: A132 Essex eastbound
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A132 Essex eastbound severe accident, at Main Road.
A132 Essex - A132 Burnham Road in Battlesbridge closed eastbound at Rettendon Turnpike, because of an accident.
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Read moreSevere accident: A127 Essex eastbound
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A127 Essex eastbound severe accident, from Pipps Hill Road North to A132 East Mayne.
A127 Essex - A127 Southend Arterial Road in Basildon blocked and queues eastbound from Garden Centre Turn Off to Nevendon, because of an accident involving a car and a lorry.
To report traffic and travel incidents dial 0330 123 0184 at any time
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