POLICE are at the scene of a serious collision involving a motorbike and a car.

Burnham Road, in South Woodham Ferrers, is set to remain closed for at least another hour while officers complete forensic examination work and clear the road.

The crash was reported shortly after 12.20pm today and the motorcyclist has been taken to hospital. His injuries were described as life-threatening.

Police are continuing to investigate the circumstances behind the collision and are seeking witnesses.

Anyone with information or footage of the incident can contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on CollisionAppeal@essex.pnn.police.uk.

Speak to an online operator at essex.police.uk between 7am-11pm or call 101, quoting incident 555 of today’s date.