A woman is still in a critical condition after a crash in Southend.

A black Ford C-Max and a white Mini Cooper collided shortly before 4.40am yesterday on the A127 Southend bound carriageway at the junction near Kent Elms medical centre.

The driver of the Mini Cooper, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital with a head injury

The road was closed for several hours.

A 36-year-old driver was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

A spokesman from Essex Police has confirmed the woman is still seriously injured.

He said: "A 36 year-old man has been released under investigation.

"The driver of the Mini Cooper is still in a critical condition."