Person taken to hospital after emergency in city centre

Ambulance - The ambulance service attended a medical episode <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Ambulance - The ambulance service attended a medical episode (Image: Newsquest)
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Emergency services have issued an updated following the closure of a car park. 

Police and ambulance services were called to Britannia Car Park and St Botolph's Priory this morning. 

Essex Police confirmed the emergency responders were called to a medical situation, as the car park was closed off. 

A person has been taken to Basildon Hospital in a serous condition.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle, a paramedic car and Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to Church Walk St Botolphs Street this morning following reports of a person with a medical emergency. 

“One patient was transported by road ambulance in a serious condition to Basildon Hospital.” 

Priory Street and Queen Street have since reopened. 

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