EMERGENCY services rushed to help two people after a collision between a lorry and a car in a key road into Colchester city centre.

Police officers, paramedics and firefighters dealt with the emergency in Cymbeline Way, also known as the Avenue of Remembrance, shortly after 8am.

A Gazette reporter at the scene said it appeared to have involved a black Mini and a large lorry.

An Essex Police spokesman confirmed one of the motorists suffered “minor” injuries during the collision.

Emergency - firefighters and paramedics are at the scene (Image: Newsquest)

Incident - emergency services are in attendance in Cymbeline Way (Image: Newsquest)

An ambulance, rapid response vehicle and an ambulance officer vehicle attended the scene alongside multiple police cars and fire engines.

“Two patients were assessed at the scene, but no hospital transport was required,” said an East of England Ambulance Service spokesman.

An Essex County Fire and Rescue Service spokesman added: "Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision near Colne Bank Avenue at 8.19am.

"On arrival, crews confirmed that it was a collision between a vehicle and a lorry. No one was trapped and we left one casualty in the care of the Ambulance Service.

"Crews made the scene safe by 8.45am."