AN air ambulance has landed at Priory Park in Southend after reports of a “serious” car crash on Fairfax Drive this afternoon.
The incident is reported to have taken place this afternoon, with images showing a car with significant damage to its front bumper.
Other images shared show an air ambulance landing inside the park with a major emergency response at the scene in the road.
Damage – A wall appears to have been demolished in the incident(Image: Provided)
Wreck – Images show a car wreck at the scene(Image: Provided)
It is unknown whether anyone has been seriously injured in the reported crash.
A cordon is in place around the scene.
Essex Police and East of England Ambulance Service have been contacted for comment.
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