The A127 was closed in the Londonbound direction at the Fairglen Interchange after a five-vehicle accident this morning.

Emergency services attended the scene and queues built up on all surrounding roads from about 8am onwards.

Firefighters were called to the scene shortly after 8am and were ready to use equipment to free one person trapped inside a vehicle.

But the cutting equipment was not needed and fire crews left the scene at 8.30am.

The road reopened shortly before 9am.