A MALE involved in a car crash on Friday night is in a critical but stable condition.

The 19-year-old from Horndon was involved in the crash along with four friends just after 10.45pm when the car they were in collided with a tree on Horndon Road, Horndon-on-the-Hill.

The casualties were taken to Basildon Hospital and police are appealing for witnesses.

Anyone with information should contact Pc Simon Stone at the Southern Road Policing Unit on 0300 333 4444.