A man was taken to hospital after a tree fell on him.

The East of England Ambulance Service NHS Trust received a call at just before 9am today to Codenham Straight, Basildon.

A rapid response vehicle and ambulance crew were dispatched to the scene.

They treated a man, believed to be in his 30s, who had been hit on the back and head by a falling tree.

He was taken to Basildon and Thurrock Hospital for further care.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.