A crash between a Land Rover and a second vehicle led to traffic grinding to a halt on Epping New Road on Friday (July 10) for two hours.

Police were called shortly after 5pm following reports that the road was blocked after a crash.

The incident happened between the Wakes Arms and Robin Hood roundabouts.

It involved a Land Rover towing a trailer and a vehicle that failed to stop. It is believed to have caused the Land Rover to swerve into a ditch.

One person was slightly injured.

The road was closed for about two hours while the Land Rover and a mini digger, which had fallen from the trailer, were recovered.

Police are investigating the incident and anyone who saw what happened should contact Chigwell Road Policing Unit on 0300 333 4444.