A VAN and car collided with each other in Rayleigh on Thursday afternoon.

The Ford Transit van and Ford KA hit each other at the junction of Brook Road and High Street near to the Rayleigh Weir roundabout at about 5pm.

Firefighters from Rayleigh Weir fire stations were dispatched to the scene, but none of the passengers involved were trapped in either of the vehicles.

Paramedics were also called to the scene and had to administer first aid to the female driver of the KA who was said to be suffering from shock.