A MOTORCYCLIST suffered life-changing injuries after a serious crash this morning. 

The smash, which also involved a 4x4 and the Suzuki motorcycle, took place shortly before 9.25am this morning in Cold Norton Road, in Latchingdon. 

The motorbike rider, a man aged in his 70s, was taken by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital.

His injuries were believed to be life changing.

His pillion passenger, a man aged in his 40s, was taken to King George Hospital in Ilford. His injuries were described as serious but not life threatening.

The 4x4 driver, a woman aged in her 30s, was unhurt.

The road was closed while emergency services were on the scene.

Anyoen who witnessed the collision should contact PC Allan Discombe at Stanway road policing unit on 101 or give information online at essex.police.uk/do-it-online.