TWO people were taken to hospital with what are described as "serious injuries" after a collision in Clacton last night.

A motorbike and a bicycle were involved in a collision in Jaywick Lane, Clacton, at 5.17pm yesterday (September 25). 

Essex Police said the motorbike rider was aged in their 30s and the cyclist was in their 40s. 

An East of England Ambulance spokesman said: "We were called at 5.17pm yesterday with reports of a collision in Jaywick Lane, Clacton.

"We sent Essex and Herts Air Ambulance, two resources from East Anglian Air Ambulance, three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and an ambulance officer vehicle.

"One man was taken to Kings College Hospital by air ambulance and a second person was flown to Addenbrooke's Hospital."

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We were called at about 5.15pm on Wednesday, September 25, following reports of a collision in Jaywick Lane, Clacton.

"It was reported a motorcyclist and a cyclist had been involved in a collision and both had sustained serious injuries.

"The men in their 30s and 40s were both airlifted to hospital where they remain for further treatment.

"The road remained closed for several hours while we carried out our investigation at the scene.

"It was reopened at about 12.45am this morning, Thursday, September 26.

"Our enquiries are ongoing."