Help is needed to trace the driver of a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene of a crash this morning.

It happened on the A12 near junction 28 in Colchester around 8.45am on the northbound carriageway.

A black taxi and a white Vauxhall van were in collision at around 8.45am.

An Essex Police spokesman said the driver of the van failed to stop at the scene.

One of the occupants of the taxi suffered what are believed to be minor injuries in the incident.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Ps Jason Dearsley at Stanway Roads Policing Unit on 101.