A MOTORCYCLIST has been injured in a crash in Colchester.

Paramedics have been called to the accident, which happened in Bourne Road, Old Heath, earlier this morning.

Officers from Essex Police are also at the scene.

The road is still open.

UPDATE:

The man, who is thought to be in his 50s, has been taken to Colchester General Hospital by ambulance.

He has suspected broken bones.