A BUSY Colchester road is partially blocked after a crash causing heavy traffic. 

A crash on Lexden Road has partially blocked the road between Church Lane and Glen Avenue.

Essex Police confirm the crash was between a bus and another vehicle.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called just after 6.30am to a road traffic collision involving a bus and a stationary van on Lexden Road in Colchester. Four ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle were sent to the scene.

"Ten occupants of the bus were assessed and three required being taken to Colchester General Hospital for further assessment and treatment.”

This was first reported at 6.05AM on the AA traffic map website.