Crash - Three people taken to hospital after Mersea crash (Image: Newsquest)
THREE people had to be taken to hospital after a serious smash on Mersea Island.
Emergency services including police, paramedics and firefighters were called to reports of a crash in The Strood at about 1.40pm on Friday.
As a result of the incident the road became blocked in both directions between Mersea Road and East Mersea Road, resulting in congestion.
A spokesman for the East of England Ambulances said: "We sent three ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle.
"Three people were taken to Colchester Hospital for further care."
Essex Police has confirmed no arrests were made.
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