Firefighters helped to free two people who were trapped in their vehicle following a crash in Essex today.

The collision happened on the A120 in Ardleigh just after 1.10pm.

Essex County Fire and Rescue Service sent three vehicles - two from Colchester and one from Clacton-on-Sea - to the scene.

Crews released two people from their vehicle and they were left in the care of the ambulance service by 1.30pm.

The ambulance service has been contacted for an update on their condition.

The crash is said to have caused long delays in the area.