A CRASH between two vehicles left a man in his thirties with back injuries today (Thursday August 25).

The incident, which happened in Pound Lane, Pitsea at about 9.15am, involved two vehicles and required the patient to be rushed to Basildon Hospital.

His injuries are not believed to be serious or life threatening. 

An ambulance officer, two ambulances and two fire crews attended the rescue after a 999 call.