A MOTORCYCLIST has been left with nasty injuries after a serious multi-vehicle smash near Debden. 

Essex Police officers were called to a crash involving two vehicles, a car and a motorcycle, in Chigwell Lane, on Saturday.

As a result of the incident, which happened at the junction of the northbound slip road at Junction 5 of the M11, the motorcyclist sustained serious injuries.

They were taken to hospital by paramedics but their condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. 

The road was briefly closed following the incident and reopened at about 4.50pm. 

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We believe several vehicles saw this incident this afternoon and we are appealing for any information, witnesses or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision. 

 “If you can help, please contact us quoting incident number 894 of Saturday May 11. 

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. 

“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services. 

“You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service available Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm.  

“Visit essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our website reporting services.”