A MOTORCYCLIST has suffered life-threatening injuries after a trailer became detached from its car and collided with his bike.
Essex Police was called to the A120 near the Phoenix Bridge, in Harwich, at around 1.20pm after a Mazda 6 estate towing a trailer became detached and drifted across to the opposite Harwich-bound carriageway.
It collided with a Ducati motorcycle, ridden by a man aged in his 60s and from the Sudbury area.
The accident came on the day hundreds of motorcyclists travelled from Basildon to Harwich for the annual Essex Motorcycle Run, which raises funds for the Essex Air Ambulance.
The motorcyclist suffered a head injury, which is described as life threatening. He was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge.
The car driver, a man aged in his 40s from Manningtree, was not injured.
The road has been closed while emergency services, including an air ambulance, are on scene and forensic examination work is carried out.
It is expected to be shut for several hours. Drivers are advised to seek alternative routes and are thanked for their patience.
Motorists in both directions, including those taking part in the annual Air Ambulance Motorcycle Run which ends in Harwich, are facing delays of up to two miles.
Police are appealing for witnesses and anyone who has dashcam footage to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or email collisionappeal@essex.pnn.police.uk
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