TWO MEN are trapped after a collision between a van and an HGV lorry.

Firefighters and paramedics are on the scene of the crash, on the A414 at Maldon, which happened shortly after 11.30am today.

The two male casualties are thought to be suffering from neck injuries, but paramedics are having difficulty in freeing them from the wreckage because of the position of the vehicles.

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