A MULTI vehicle crash has caused severe road disruption and seen emergency services rush to the scene.

The collision, which involved two vehicles, happened on the Cymbeline Way approach to the Spring Lane Roundabout in Colchester on Friday evening.

Pictures show two ambulances in attendance as well as a number of police cars.

Echo: A live traffic map from the AA shows the extent of the impact on nearby traffic heading out of ColchesterA live traffic map from the AA shows the extent of the impact on nearby traffic heading out of Colchester (Image: AA)

A live update from the AA read: “Road blocked and slow traffic due to crash, two vehicles involved on A133 Cymbeline Way both ways from A133 (Avenue Of Remembrance Roundabout) to Glen Avenue.”

Essex Highways’ live traffic map is also showing very slow traffic on the Cymbeline Way approach towards Spring Lane Roundabout.

Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.