Motorcyclist in his 30s dies in crash with lorry

The A414, with three lanes and trees on both sides of the roadImage source, Google Maps
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The crash happened on the A414 near Hylands Park

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A motorcyclist in his 30s has died and a lorry driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in Essex.

Police were called to the A414 near Hylands Park, Chelmsford, after the fatal crash involving a motorbike and a lorry at about 08:20 BST on Tuesday.

The road was closed between the Three Mile Hill junction and Margaretting Road, Writtle, following the accident.

The lorry driver, a 52-year-old man, has been released pending further inquiries.

A spokesperson for Essex Police urged anyone with information to get in touch.

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