A car and truck have been involved in a crash in Basildon.

The vehicles have hit each other at the junction on Luckyn Lane and Miles Gray Road at about 11am.

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Ambulance, fire crews and police are at the scene.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “There has been a road traffic collision between a car and a foreign truck. The driver of the car has pre-existing neck injuries so that’s why we are taking all the precautions to remove her from the vehicle.

“There was a slight impact, therefore she will be taken to hospital by the medics and we will deal with the foreign driver.”

The emergency services have been contacted for comment.

Update 2.50pm: The road remains blocked