A WOMAN had to be cut out of her car after suffering a back injury in a car crash.

Emergency services were called to Simons Lane, Colchester, at about 1.30pm yesterday/Thursday.

A black Vauxhall Golf and a grey Fiat 500 were involved in the accident.

Firefighters spent 45 minutes working to free the woman, who is believed to be in her 50s.

She was taken to Colchester General Hospital for treatment.

Her injuries are not thought to be serious.

The scene was cleared by 3.30pm.