A driver has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving with no insurance following a serious collision on the A127.

The crash took place earlier today on the Southend bound carriageway of the A127 near Kent Elms Health Centre.

A black Ford C-Max and white Mini Cooper were involved.

A woman was left with a serious head injury which has been described as potentially life-threatening.

The road is currently closed both ways while forensic investigations take place.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Essex Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

The 36-year-old man remains in custody.