Long queues as fallen power lines cause severe delays on A13 in south Essex
While the fallen cables, which saw two lanes closed, have now been cleared major traffic jams remain on the major roundabouts due to the delay.
The wires were reported "hanging down" onto the major road and the congestion runs down to Stanford le Hope bypass and extends to the A130 Southbound.
A13 Londonbound all lane now OPEN between Sadlers Farm and Pitsea – after some hanging down cables were cleared – Traffic remains slow from before Pitsea to the Stanford le Hope bypass. pic.twitter.com/cqzxWRG6J9
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