Woman in 'life-threatening' condition after crash

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Image caption, A 28-year-old man has been arrested by Essex Police on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving

A woman was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after a "single-vehicle collision", police said.

The crash happened in Avey Lane, Waltham Abbey, Essex at about 04:30 BST.

A 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.

Detectives appealed for witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage from the scene to get in touch.

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