Two drivers suffered injuries in a collision which left a Royal Mail van on its side.

The scene of the accident in Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton

Paramedics and firefighters went to the accident in Elm Tree Avenue, Frinton, at 8.25am yesterday.

The driver of a Mercedes car involved in the crash was taken to Colchester General Hospital with abdominal pain.

The driver of the Post Office LDV van, a man in his 30s, suffered minor injuries and was also taken to hospital.

A spokesman from Royal Mail said the accident caused a delay to postal deliveries for the area as the driver was taking pouches of mail to postal workers on their rounds when it happened.

Published Tuesday June 29, 2004

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