A CRASH between two vehicles caused long delays in Braintree this morning.

The incident took place on Coggeshall Road, near its junction with Bartram Avenue North, Braintree at around 8.48am this morning.

Firefighters were the first to the scene and gave first aid to three casualties before the ambulance service arrived.

The Highways Agency were also in attendance to assess a lamppost that was damaged in the collision.

Fire crews left at around 10.25am.