A crash this morning has left a road partially blocked.

The accident, which involved two vehicles, is believed to have first happened around 8.15am today (July 15).

Slow traffic has resulted in both directions approaching the scene of the crash, which happened on the A13 Kiln Road, Benfleet.

The road has now been partially blocked near the junction with Kingston Road.

Drivers are advised to avoid the area where they can.