A WOMEN trapped in a car following a crash was released by firefighters.

Two fire crews from Colchester were called to a crash involving two cars in London Road, in Copford at about 1.34pm.

An Essex Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: "On arrival firefighters reported that one female was trapped in her car and worked to remove the roof and release her by 2.15pm."

The casualty was left in the care of the Ambulance Service.