A driver is in custody after a crash left a teenager with serious life-changing injuries.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash which took place in North Shoebury Road, Shoebury, shortly after 3pm.

A 17-year-old boy was hit by a bus and has been rushed to hospital with a serious head injury which has been described by Essex Police as life-changing.

Witnesses reported an Arriva bus being coned and taped off by police officers in Chichester Road, Southend, at about 4.30pm.

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Police have arrested a 47-year-old driver in Southend on suspicion of dangerous driving and he remains in custody.

Anyone with information is asked to call Chigwell Roads Policing Unit on 101 quoting 691 of 26/02 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Arriva has been contacted for comment.