A ROAD rage incident has seen three people arrested on suspicion of GBH after car crashed into a tree in Basildon.

The A176 Upper Mayne was closed in both directions for almost 12 hours after an incident.

A police cordon was also put in place along the Basildon road.

Essex Police has since confirmed they are investigating an incident where a man was injured following a crash.

It was reported a car left the road and collided with a tree following an interaction with another car.

After crashing into a tree, the driver of the second vehicle reportedly drove at the car that had crashed.

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As a result, a man was taken to hospital.  

A spokesman for Essex Police said: “We are investigating an incident where a man was injured following a collision in Uppermayne, Basildon shortly before 11.40pm on Monday 10 October.

“It was reported a car left the road and was in collision with a tree following an interaction with another vehicle. The driver reported a second vehicle was driven at him.

“He sustained serious injuries to his shoulder and was taken to hospital for treatment.”

The incident occurred at around 11:30pm on Monday night.

Following the crash, occupants reportedly got into an altercation.

Three have since been arrested on suspicion of GBH and suspicion of GBH with intent and criminal damage.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses to come forward.

A spokesman for Essex Police added: “A woman has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent while two men have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and criminal damage.

“Our enquiries are ongoing.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 1276 of 10 October.”