POLICE are investigating a serious collision in Colchester which left a woman with “potentially life-changing” injuries.

Emergency services were called to Avon Way, Greenstead, at around 7.44pm yesterday evening (Wednesday, June 19).

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesman said: “We sent Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, the Hazardous Area Response Team, an ambulance and an ambulance officer vehicle.

“A woman was taken to Colchester General Hospital by land ambulance for further care.”

The collision involved a black Ford Galaxy and a purple Ford Fiesta.

A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, driving while unfit, and possession of a controlled substance.

He is currently in custody.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a collision between two cars in Avon Way at the junction with Hewes Close at around 7.45pm on Wednesday 19 June.

“A woman is in hospital with serious injuries. These are being treated as potentially life-changing.”

They continued: “If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam, or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

“Please quote incident 1097 of 19 June to ensure the details get to the right officer quickly.”

You can submit a report on the Essex Police website or by using the online Live Chat service.

Alternatively, you can call the police on 101.