A MOTORCYCLIST has been taken to hospital after a crash on the A13.

The biker, believed to be in his 20s, was knocked from his bike at about 3.30pm near Lancaster Gardens, Southend.

The road is blocked in both directions.

A spokesman said: "We were called to reports of a motorcyclist who had been knocked off his bike.

"The patient has been taken to Southend Hospital with a shoulder injury for further care.

"It is not believed to be a life threatening or serious injury."