Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash near a south Essex shopping centre.

Two cars were involved in a crash last night (November 20) in West Thurrock out the back of Lakeside shopping centre, at about 9.40pm.

Police say there were no serious injuries, however three people were treated by ambulance crews.

Echo: Three people were treated by ambulance crewsThree people were treated by ambulance crews (Image: Essex Police)

An Essex Police spokesman said: "Did you witness a collision on Weston Avenue, West Thurrock out the back of Lakeside near the 'Blue burger bus' and the Ibis hotel at around 9.40pm?

Echo: One of the wrecked carsOne of the wrecked cars (Image: Essex Police)

"Thankfully on this occasion there are no serious injuries however 3 casualties are being treated by ambulance crews.

"If you have information, dashcam, or can help in any other way please contact us quoting incident number Ep-20221120-1127, you can also contact us anonymously through Crimestoppers.

"Minor cases of anti-social driving and racing are still happening in the area with one car seized under section 59 powers for wheel spinning towards an officer and others being dealt with in and near TGI car park."