A man was cut free from his car after a road accident in Bulphan overnight.

Two fire crews from Orsett were called to Church Road shortly after midnight today to reports of a man trapped.

Firefighters stabilised the vehicle before using cutting equipment to free the man.

The casualty was cut free by 12.45am and left in the care of the ambulance service.

He was treated for a suspected abdomen injury and taken to Basildon Hospital for further treatment.

Police also attended the scene.