Three police officers and two paramedics injured after being hit by a van

Emergency workers responding to a separate crash on the A130 in Essex were struck by a white Ford Transit van; two paramedics and three police officers were taken to hospital and one officer and one paramedic remain seriously injured.

Emergency workers were struck by a van while responding to a separate single-vehicle collision on the A130 in Essex shortly after midnight. Essex Police reported that paramedics and off-duty officers had stopped to assist a Nissan X-Trail when a white Ford Transit was involved in a second collision. Two paramedics and three police officers were taken to hospital, and the force said one officer and one paramedic remain seriously injured. The force described the matter as an active investigation and said arrests have been made. Known details: - The initial call related to a single-car collision on the A130 at about 00:15 BST. - A white Ford Transit struck emergency workers who were attending the scene; five emergency workers were taken to hospital. - Three people have been arrested and remain in custody while Essex Police carry out inquiries. Summary: Five emergency workers were hospitalised after they were hit while assisting at a roadside collision, and the A130 was closed for several hours. Essex Police say the incident is under active investigation and that those arrested are in custody as inquiries continue. Undetermined at this time.