The drivers of a van and a bus involved in a head-on collision have been taken to hospital.

The crash happened at just before 9am on Saturday on Lower Dunton Road, near Brentwood.

Firefighters from Basildon, Brentwood, Ingatestone and Grays attended the scene. Police and ambulance services were also called.

The 29-year-old driver of the white Transit van from Southend was cut out of his vehicle by firefighters.

He was then taken to Basildon Hospital suffering a broken leg, broken knee and dislocated hip.

The 51-year-old bus driver from Tilbury received minor injuries. He was also taken to Basildon Hospital.

Published Monday August 2, 2004

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