Four people were today recovering in hospital after a three-car crash brought roads across south Essex to a standstill.

Police closed off Canvey Way from Waterside Farm sports centre up to Sadlers Farm roundabout after a red Toyota Hiace, a blue Fiat Doble and a blue Mazda were involved in a crash at 4.35pm yesterday.

One woman had to be cut out of the Fiat. She was taken to Basildon Hospital suffering from serious injuries.

The male driver of the Toyota was taken to Southend Hospital. Two other people also needed hospital treatment.

Published Tuesday January 13, 2004

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