7 days ago
A12 traffic LIVE: Huge rush hour delays on major UK road as vehicle catches fire
Long delays are mounting on a major A-road this morning after a vehicle caught fire.
The A12 northbound is reported to be blocked between J18 (A414/Sandon) and J19 (Boreham), and is also partially blocked towards London due to a separate incident.
Northbound queues have been seen stretching past J17 (A130/Hose Green), with queues in the London-bound direction back to J20 (Hatfield Peverel).
08:50Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas
Expect delays of up to 30 minutes, drivers warned
Motorists are facing delays of up 30 minutes in both directions on the A12 between Danbury and Boreham, National Highways have said in a new update.
08:41Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas
Firefighters attending the scene
Members of the Essex Fire and Rescue Service are at the scene, National Highways said.
08:39Benedict Tetzlaff-Deas
National Highways confirms vehicle fire and diesel spillage
National Highways East wrote in an X post this morning: "Traffic has temporarily stopped on the A12 northbound between J18 (Danbury) and J19 (Boreham) due to a vehicle fire which has also resulted in a diesel spillage."
