A MOTORCYCLIST died after a crash in Tiptree Heath.

The bike was involved in a collision with a Ford Transit van on Braxted Road at shortly after 8am.

The motorcyclist was taken by ambulance to Broomfield Hospital, in Chelmsford, but was pronounced dead on arrival.

Police have closed the road between Priory Road and Tiptree Road while they investigate the crash.

It is expected to remain closed until mid-afternoon.

* A 43-year-old man from the Basildon area was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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