A woman had to be rescued by firefighters after she was trapped following a crash. 

Crews from Basildon and Hawkwell were called to Whitmore Way in Basildon around 2.20pm yesterday (Sunday, October 10) amid reports of a collision. 

Three vehicles were involved and one woman was stuck inside one of the cars. 

Firefighters worked for an hour to free her before leaving her in the care of paramedics. 

A spokesman for the fire service said the woman was both concious and breathing when they rescued her. 

East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.

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