A WOMAN was hurt when the car she was driving hit a central reservation before smashing into a garden wall in Southend.

The black Fiat Punto was heading towards the Cuckoo Corner roundabout, in Victoria Avenue, when it hit the wall at about 5.20pm yesterday.

Another vehicle was reported to have been involved in the accident.

East of England Ambulance spokeswoman Joy Hale said: "There were two cars involved and we treated a female patient.

"She was treated at the scene for what looked like minor injuries."