Three people were taken to hospital after a collision between two cars near Braintree today (Friday).

The accident, involving a Metro and Vauxhall Corsa, happened at about 8.15am on Broad Road, Bocking.

A traffic police spokesman said both drivers and a passenger travelling in the Corsa were taken to Broomfield Hospital, Chelmsford, with minor injuries.

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