Statement by Essex Police:

WE are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Harlow this afternoon (28 September). 

Officers were called to Southern Way, near the junction with Paringdon Road, at around 2pm, following reports of a collision involving a motorbike and a car.

The rider of the motorbike has been taken to hospital with serious injuries. 

Parts of Southern Way and surrounding roads are closed  while emergency services are on the scene. We expect the roads affected to remain closed for a number of hours.

We ask motorists to be patient and avoid the area if possible.

Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who may have any information, including dashcam footage to contact us and assist. 

You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.

Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.

Alternatively you can call us on 101.

In an emergency always call 999.

 If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

 Please quote incident 552 of 28 September when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.