A man and a woman were today recovering after a Mazda and a Fiat collided near Sadlers Farm roundabout, leading to the closure of Canvey Way.

The 64-year-old woman, from Canvey, who was driving the Fiat with three children in the back, was taken to Basildon Hospital with a fractured chest bone. The youngsters suffered minor injuries.

The man, also from Canvey, broke his leg. He was cut free by firefighters and taken to hospital.

Published Thursday January 15, 2004

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