A LORRY and a car have crashed on the A120.

The incident, between the Crown Interchange and Frating, happened shortly before 1pm today.

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said it was called to the crash at 12.59pm and sent an ambulance and ambulance officer.

A man aged in his Thirties was taken to Colchester General Hospital.

His injuries are currently unknown.

The road was partially blocked while emergency services worked at the scene but has now re-opened.