Serious collision closes road near train station

"While we respond to this incident [we] ask that [the public] avoid the area where possible," say police

A road near to a train station has been closed after a crash between a cyclist and a car.

Emergency services were called to Basildon, Essex, after a serious collision on the junction of Southernhay and Station Way.

An Essex Police spokesperson said a "significant" emergency service response remained at the scene and a road closure was in place.

Police advised people to avoid the area where possible and for anyone to contact them with information relating to the incident.

Emergency services were called to the junction of Southernhay and Station Way