THREE people are fighting for their lives after a car carrying baby collided with van in Essex.

Essex Police was called shortly after 2.40pm following reports that a black Ford Kuga and a white Ford Transit van had crashed on the bypass near Spital Road in Maldon.

A man aged in his 50s and woman, who were in the van, have been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The Ford Kuga driver, a woman in her 20s, is also being treated for injuries, considered to be life-threatening.

The baby, who was travelling in the car, has also been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure.

East of England Ambulance Service said three air ambulances, two ambulance officer vehicles and four ambulances attended the incident.

The A414 in Maldon, Essex, remains closed and drivers are asked to avoid the area.

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Fire teams from Maldon, Chelmsford and Basildon also attended the scene of the crash. 

A spokesman for Essex County Fire and Rescue said: "Firefighters attended the scene of a road traffic collision in Heybridge involving two vehicles.

"Crews were called to Heybridge Approach/A414 today at 2.44pm.

"The road was temporarily closed so the emergency services could deal with the incident.

"Firefighters from Maldon, Chelmsford and Basildon worked with paramedics to assist with four casualties.

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"They were freed by 4.17pm and were left in the care of the Ambulance Service."

Investigators said they would like to hear from anyone who saw the collision, particularly those with dash cam footage. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit by emailing collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.
Alternatively call 101.

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