A CAR caught fire following a crash.

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Firefighters were called to Baronswood Way, Colchester, just after 7.15pm last night.

The crash involved two cars and one caught fire.

A woman was trapped, and firefighters had to cut open the car to get her out.

She was then treated by paramedics.

Firefighters left the scene just after 8pm.

UPDATE

A woman was taken to hospital following the crash.

Paramedics took her to Colchester General Hospital with neck pains.

Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.