The A13 is closed after a vehicle catches fire.
One lane is currently closed on the westbound near Rainham between the A1306 Wennington Interchange and the Ferry Lane Interchange.
Traffic now jams on the A1306 New Road heading west into Rainham as cars drive around the site.
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Initially two lanes were closed, now the second lane has been released again.
The emergency service was asked for an opinion.
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