A man has died following a crash involving a car and motorbike in Essex. 

Police were called to the scene around 11am yesterday (Sunday, April 4) amid reports of a serious crash. 

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, a man in his 30s - who was riding the motorbike - died at the scene. 

Police closed the road throughout the rest of the day and detectives are now calling on witnesses to come forward. 

The incident happened in Elizabeth Way, Harlow. 

Speaking yesterday afternoon, a police spokesman said: "The road is closed and is likely to remain closed until this evening.

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"Our enquiries are ongoing, and we need anyone who saw anything or has dash cam footage to contact us.

"If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the 'Live Chat' button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

"Please quote incident number 360 of April 3."

You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.