A MOTORCYCLIST was involved in a crash in Basildon this evening.

A collision between a bike and a car took place at the junction of Cranes Farm Road and East Mayne just before 6pm.

One carriageway in East Mayne, was closed, northbound heading towards the Nevendon roundabout, but has since been reopened.

Emergency services, including ambulance and the police, were called to the scene.

The rider was taken to hospital with minor injuries. Police were unable to say what there condition was.