A SERIOUS crash in Maldon has blocked a road.

Maypole Road was blocked by the accident, north of Langford Road.

The incident, a three car crash, happened shortly before 7am.

Essex Police and the East of England Ambulance Service were on scene responsding to the incident.

A spokesman for the ambulance service said: "We received a call at 6.44am to a road traffic collision on Maypole Road, Maldon.

"Two ambulances attended and treated two patients who were taken to Broomfield Hospital.

"Their conditions are unknown."

A police spokesman added: "We were called shortly after 6.40am today, Thursday January 18, with reports of a collision in Maypole Road, Maldon, involving a Ford Focus, Vauxhall Astra and a van.

"A man aged in his 60s was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was closed until about 1pm while the road was cleared.

"Enquiries are ongoing."

Long delays are expected.

More to follow.