One person has life-threatening injuries after a three-vehicle crash in Essex.

EMS was called to Naylor Side Road near South Middle Road for a serious collision on Thursday afternoon.

OPP say a dump truck, flatbed tow truck and car were all involved in the collision. Police say the driver of the tow truck has the most serious injuries, the other two drivers have non-life threatening injuries.

OPP blocked the road to traffic in all directions.