A PERSON has been cut free and rescued from an overturned car on Canvey.

Firefighters were called to a single-vehicle crash near Taranto Road on Canvey last night.

The vehicle left the roadway and overturned, leaving one person needing rescuing.

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Crews worked together to free the casualty who managed to only have minimal injuries.

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A spokesman for Canvey Island Fire Station said: “Canvey Crews responded to a road traffic collision last night, near Taranto Road.

“A vehicle left the roadway, leaving 1 person needing rescuing.

“With crews from Canvey, Rayleigh, Paramedics & police working together, the casualty was freed with minimal injuries.

“We urge everyone to please drive cautiously in your community.”