A BUSY road near Manningtree Station is blocked and full of congestion due to a crash.

Traffic control has reported that the A137 Northbound near Manningtree Station is currently congested and all approaches at the roundabout have been affected.

Traffic control also said: "The A137 is blocked at Manningtree Station due to an accident."

The incident was caused by an earlier crash that was first reported at 12.18pm today, August 2.

Motorists should expect delays in the area due to the incident.