A CHILD was taken to hospital after being injured in a collision in Tiptree.

An ambulance and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were called to Vine Road at 8.02am this morning after reports of an incident.

A young boy, believed to be of primary school age, was treated for a suspected broken ankle.

He was taken to Colchester General Hospital via land ambulance for further care.

His injuries and condition are not believed to be serious or life-threatening.