A man was taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision.

Fire-fighters and paramedics were called following reports of an accident involving a blue Ford Focus and a black Lexus on Epping Road in Epping at around 7.30pm on Tuesday.

Both vehicles suffered significant damage to the front and right hand sides in the collision, which left the Lexus in a ditch.

A man in his 20s received treatment at the scene before being taken unwell to Princess Alexandra Hospital in Harlow.

There were no further injuries.