A road has been closed following a two vehicle accident outside Maldon Fire Station.

Police were called by the fire service just before 3pm to the crash, which involved a red Ford Fiesta and a yellow Peugeot. 

Two people have been injured and are being assisted by paramedics but the injuries are not believed to be serious at this time. 

The A414 Wycke Hill is closed in both directions between the B1018 Limebrook Way (the Morrisions roundabout) and Spital Road.