A motorbike and a car collided in Sible Hedingham in north Essex.

Police were called to the crash on the A1017 at around 4.25pm which blocked the road in both directions.

The accident happened between the junction for Lamb Lane and Braintree Corner.

A force spokesman said officers left the scene just after 6pm and did not believe anyone was seriously injured.

An East of England Ambulance Trust spokeswoman added: “An ambulance, a rapid response vehicle and the Essex air ambulance medical team attended and treated a male with a suspected leg injury.

“He was taken to Colchester General Hospital for further care. His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.”