Police are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist suffered serious injuries following a collision with a van in Brentwood.

Officers were called after just after 12.30pm today following reports of a crash near Hutton Drive, in Hutton Village.

The collision involved a bicycle and a van.

The female cyclist was treated by paramedics at the scene and has now been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The road was closed until 3pm while officers dealt with the scene.

Anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have Dashcam footage can contact the Chigwell Road Policing Unit on 101.