TWO people have been hurt in a three-car smash in Clacton.

The accident happened in St John's Road just before 4.30pm today and involved a Kia Sportage, Ford Focus and Citroen DS3.

A police spokesman said: "The ambulance service was called. Two people were reported to have suffered injuries.

"The fire service was contacted due to brake fluid leaking on the road."

The injuries are not believed to be serious.