A teenage girl has been taken to hospital following a collision outside a shop in Spital Road, Maldon this afternoon (August 30).

Police are currently at the scene outside the Tolley Shop and have closed the road, as they await further updates.

Public transport users have been told to wait in the High Street, as bus routes have been diverted. The road closure begins outside St Peter's Hospital.

A passer-by said the girl was leaving her nearby home when she was 'struck' by a vehicle.

Eyewitnesses say several ambulances and an air ambulance also attended the scene.

The girl appears to have suffered a head injury and has been taken to hospital for treatment.

Police officers remain at the scene. (Photo: Nub News)

A spokesperson for Essex Police told Nub News: "We are on the scene of a collision in Spital Road, Maldon.

"It was reported a car and a [17-year-old] girl were in collision at around 3.30pm today.

"If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote the crime reference number 42/225801/22.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

"Alternatively you can call us on 101.

"In an emergency always call 999.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report, you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."

Visit Essex Police's Digital 101 website to find out more about their website reporting services.

Updates to follow.

Updated at 9pm on August 30, to amend the teenager's age. Essex Police earlier described her as a 15-year-old girl, but Nub News has since learned the girl is 17 years old.