Police are currently at the scene of a two vehicle crash in Beehive Lane, with the junction of Loftin Way, in Chelmsford.
A Ford Fiesta car and a motorbike were in collision at around 2.30pm this afternoon.
The rider of the motorbike has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
Firefighters are currently working to free a woman, aged in her 80s, from the car.
The road is currently closed and an update will be provided as soon as it is available.
Try and avoid the area if possible.
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