The Essex and Herts Air Ambulance landed on Manningtree beach after someone suffered a medical emergency.

The air ambulance was called after the person suffered an injury in High Street shortly after 2.30pm today (August 19).

The East of England Ambulance Service also sent a Hazardous Area Response Team, an ambulance and an ambulance officer to the scene.

A spokeswoman for the ambulance service confirmed one person was taken to Colchester General Hospital for further care.

It is understood Essex Fire and Rescue Service were also involved.