Police remain on the scene following a serious collision in Latchingdon this morning (Tuesday, 14 September).

Officers were called at 7.20am this morning to the scene of the collision between a motorcyclist and a bin lorry along Maldon Road.

The motorcyclist, a man in his 20s, has been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

The road remains closed and drivers are asked to please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

The road is not expected to reopen until later this afternoon.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: "We'd like to thank members of the public for their patience as we remain on the scene of a serious collision in Latchingdon.

"We are appealing for information from anyone who was driving in the area at the time and who may have dashcam footage of the collision."

If you have any information, please call 101, citing incident 203 of 14 September.

You can also submit a report online using the link here or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or using the link here.