A MOTORCYCLIST has been rushed to Southend Hospital in a serious condition following a head-on collision with a car.

The accident happened in Sutton Road, Rochford, at around 2.50pm today (June 25).

The motorcyclist was taken to Southend with a fractured ankle and spine.

The driver of the car suffered some bruising.

Police had to close the road for three hours while they investigated the crash

Anyone with information is asked to call investigating officer PC Ian Yorke-Wade at Rayleigh road policing unit on 0300 333 4444.