A BROKEN down lorry is causing delays on the A12 at Witham.

Traffic is moving slowly on the A12 southbound at junction 21 after reports of a lorry blocking one lane.

Police are en route to the incident.

Another HGV has broken down between junction 28 and 29 of the northbound carriageway, near to Colchester United's Jobserve Community Stadium.

The inside lane is blocked and drivers are facing delays getting past the vehicle.

Drivers should avoid the area if at all possible. 

More to follow.