AN e-scooter rider was taken to hospital with head injuries after a collision in Colchester.

Essex Police says the woman riding a turquoise Tier e-scooter had left Mersea Road, near to the junction of Napier Road at about 4.40pm on Monday.

The force added she was heading towards Berechurch road when the incident took place.

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“She was taken to hospital with head injuries which are not believed to be serious.

“If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.”

If you can help you should call 101 and quote quote incident 873 of August 8.