Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck

A general view of Northend Road on the approach to the village of Gestingthorpe. The village road sign can be seen on the left along with two 30mph speed limit signs on either side. The road is lined with trees and bushes.Image source, Google
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Officers were called to Northend Road near Gestingthorpe after reports of a crash

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A motorcyclist has died after a crash with a truck near a village.

Essex Police and paramedics were called to Northend Road, in Gestingthorpe near Halstead, shortly before 12:00 GMT on Friday.

The rider of a motorcycle, a man in his 30s, died at the scene.

Officers closed the road while emergency services attended, but it later reopened.

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