There are severe delays on the A12 following an accident.
The crash happened in the last hour at George Green Tunnel in Wanstead.
There are also long tailbacks in both directions on the A406 North Circular.
Drivers are being advised to divert via Harrier Avenue and Cambridge Park.
The Guardian is awaiting further details.
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