Firefighters had to free a person after a serious crash.

The crash between a car and a lorry occurred on the A127 (Progress Road) just after 9.30am.

On arrival, crews reported that one female was trapped in a car.

Firefighters worked hard to release the casualty as quickly as possible and were able to do so by 10am, before leaving her in the care of the ambulance service.

The incident is blocking two lanes of the A127 eastbound.

Traffic is queuing back to Rayleigh Weir.