Person freed from wreckage of three-car collision

Police believe two other people had left the scene prior to their arrival

Police appealed for witnesses after a three-vehicle crash in a town centre left one occupant trapped.

Emergency services were called to High Street in Halstead, Essex at about 22:00 BST on Sunday.

One person had to be released from a vehicle and was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Police believed two people from another vehicle had already left the scene before officers arrived.

Investigating officer PC Roper said: "This incident has taken place on what is usually a busy High Street and the chances of more serious injury have thankfully been avoided due to the time of night.

"I am hopeful that someone will have seen what happened or have CCTV showing the occupants walking away and would encourage anyone with information to come forward."