A man as been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence following a collision this morning.
The incident happened on the slip road from the A130 onto the London-bound A13, at Benfleeet, at about 6.20am.
The 41-year-old man from Canvey is being questioned by police.
The rider has been taken to hospital for his injuries, which are not life-threatening or life changing.
Police hope to have the road re-opened before 11am.
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