Firefighters were involved in a crash while travelling to an emergency call in south Essex on Friday evening.

The incident occurred in London Road, Brentwood, at 9.09pm and involved one other vehicle.

One person was freed from the vehicle and suffered minor injuries. None of the firefighters were injured.

Scott Meekings, group manager at Essex Fire and Rescue Service, said: “This was clearly an unfortunate incident, which happened when a crew from Brentwood Fire Station were heading to an emergency call.

“The person involved was supported by our crew throughout, alongside our partners in the Ambulance Service.

"Thankfully, no-one has suffered any serious injuries.

“Our crews work incredibly hard to be there for their communities, so to be involved in an incident like this has left them shaken. I am grateful for their professionalism and the way in which they responded immediately after the collision, in a very difficult situation.

“I’d also like to thank our partners in the ambulance service and police for their support at the scene.”

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