Police and fire engines are on the scene of a crash in a major Southend road.

A large fire service and police presence has been seen in Southchurch Road this afternoon, close to The Exchange and Esso garage, following a crash.

Police officers on scenePolice officers on scene ​(Image: Tabatha Blueman)

Photos from the scene, shared with the Echo, show a Blue Skoda in the middle of the road - between Belle Vue Road and Lovelace Gardens - with significant damage to its front bumper.

A fire engine at the sceneA fire engine at the scene (Image: Tabatha Blueman)  Firefighters and police officers can be seen dealing with the incident.

A Range Rover also appears to have sustained damage to its front bumper.

Traffic maps show some delays in patches up to Queensway.

A police car in the roadA police car in the road (Image: Tabatha Blueman)

Essex Fire Service and Essex Police have been contacted for comment.