A WOMAN was injured after a crash in Pitsea.
Two fire crews from Basildon were called to the scene in London Road, Pitsea just after 9.30pm on Tuesday(March 6) and used cutting equipment to free the woman who suffered muscular injuries.
Two cars and a hydraulic digger were involved in the crash.
She was released by the crews at 10.10pm and placed in the care of the ambulance service.
A 54-year-old man from Canvey was arrested after the crash on suspicion of driving under the influence or alcohol or drugs and he is still in custody.
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