ALL three main emergency services were deployed today (Saturday, 21 January) to yet another serious accident on the Marshfoot junction with the A1089 between Tilbury and Grays.

The junction and slip road linking Marshoot Road (A126) and the Dock Approach Road has been the scene of many accidents but Thurrock Council has repeatedly deemed the junction not to be problematic - even though in the past police have raised concerns.

Today's accident happend just before 1pm.

A statement from Essex Fore and Rescue details what happened, saying: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving two cars in Marshfoot Road, Grays today at 12.57pm.

"Two crews, from Grays and Orsett attended. A woman in her thirties was trapped in one of the vehicles and had leg pains.

"Crews used specialist stabilising, lifting and cutting equipment to rescue the woman. She was left in the care of the ambulance service at 1.50pm."

Essex Police are investigating the incident and have appealed for witnesses or dashcam footage.

A statement relating to the incdient said: "It's not believed anyone has sustained life-threatening or life-changing injuries

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us. Please quote incident 553 of 21 January.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."