A FOUR car crash closed Cowdray Avenue in both directions.

The collision took place at the junction with Catchpool Road shortly before 3pm today.

Paramedics and police were called to the scene.

Firefighters from Colchester Fire Station next door rushed out to help and moved a car, trapped in a dangerous position.

One of the driver's is pregnant.

She was treated at the scene.

One person was taken to Colchester General Hospital with minor injuries.

The road was reopened shortly before 4.30pm.