A WOMAN was left trapped in her car following a crash near Colchester.

Firefighters were called to John de Bois Hill, between Colchester and Ardleigh, at about 2.22pm this afternoon.

Crews from Colchester and Manningtree attended.

A fire service spokesman said: "Crews were called to a road traffic collision involving two vehicles.

"On arrival firefighters reported that one person was trapped in their car.

"Crews worked to release the casualty by 2.55pm and left her in the care of the ambulance service."