A crash on Maldon Road this morning has left a driver requiring treatment from paramedics.

The incident that happened before 9.30am involved a white Ford Focus and left the road partially blocked.

The road was partly blocked at the junction with Head Street, Goldhanger and was cleared by 9.51am.

The car appears to have lost control on the carriageway.

The driver was trapped in his car by his injuries and firefighters from Maldon used cutting equipment to release him.

He is being treated by paramedics at the scene.