A WOMAN was taken to hospital following a two-car collision in Mill Road, Colchester.

The incident, close to the junction with Thomas Wakley Close, happened around 4pm on Friday.

A silver Ford Focus and black Ford Fusion were involved.

An ambulance took a woman to Colchester General Hospital because she was complaining of back pain, a service spokesman said.

Essex Police were also called but no action was taken against either motorist, a spokesman said.