Emergency services are tackling a fire at the hospital car park in Colchester. 

A fire reportedly broke out at the car park at Colchester General Hospital in Turner Road at around 11.30am. 

Eyewitnesses have reported smoke and flames coming from a car near the entrance of the car park. 

Traffic in the area is queueing up. 

The hospital and Essex Fire and Rescue Services have been contacted for further information.