A CRASH involving two cars has injured two people in Canvey.  

The crash, which happened in St Michael's Road at about 3pm, has seen emergency services battling to free people from wreckages and treating them for injuries.

Traffic has been blocked in both directions, with some delays reported on nearby Canvey Road. 

An ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called at around 3.10pm and sent a rapid response vehicle and ambulance crews."

A Fire and Rescue spokesman said: "Both casualties have been released and left in the care of ambulance service."