Three people were injured in a collision between a car and motorcyclist in Leigh on Sea.
Paramedics were called to London Road. near to the junction with Salisbury Avenue, just before 5pm tonight.
An elderly lady involved in the collision was treated for head injuries and two other people were treated for leg and shoulder injuries.
All three people were taken to Southend Hospital but the injuries are thought to be minor.
Three ambulances and one rapid response car were sent to the scene.
Essex County Council Traffic Control Centre is reporting the junction with the A13 London Road is blocked a result of the accident.
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