A woman was taken to hospital after collapsing in Halstead.

The woman, believed to be in her 40s, was taken to Colchester General Hospital by land ambulance after collapsing in Weaver's Court at about 1pm yesterday.

The ambulance service sent a rapid response vehicle, ambulance and first responder to the scene.

The Essex Air Ambulance also sent a response car.

She was taken to hospital by land ambulance for further treatment.