ESSEX Police officers are on the scene of a serious collision in Brentwood.

The force was called at 7.35pm today (Friday February 2)to reports of a collision in Doddinghurst Road, near to the Brentwood Leisure Centre.

The road has been closed while emergency services respond to the incident.

A man has since been arrested and multiple people have been taken to hospital. 

A spokesman said: “Please avoid the area and out of respect for those involved we’d ask that people refrain from taking photos or videos.

“Thank you for your patience and understanding.”