AN ACCIDENT is causing severe disruption in the Ilford area.

Severe delays are affecting traffic in both directions on the A123 Cranbrook Road, near the junction with the B192 Beehive Lane/Emerson Road.

Diversions are also affecting the 66 bus.

The nature of the accident, which is thought to have occurred between 2:30pm and 3pm, is unknown at this time.

Keep checking the Guardian Series website for further travel updates.