FOUR cars crashed in Pitsea causing huge delays.

London Road was blocked this afternoon when the smash caused an oil spill.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at 2.10pm.

Firefighters were called after one woman was trapped by her injuries. They helped her from the vehicle and cleared up the oil spill.

The East of England Ambulance Service said it treated three people at the scene.

The road was blocked with long delays reaching back in all directions.