Firefighters freed three people from their vehicles after a crash.

Three crews from Witham and Tollesbury were called to Witham Road, Tolleshunt Major, at 3.51pm this afternoon.

On arrival, three people had to be freed from the two vehicles involved.

Crews released the casualties from the vehicles at 5pm and left them in the care of the ambulance service.

Essex Police closed the road whilst emergency services worked at the scene.

The road fully reopened at 8pm.