A MOTORCYCLIST was killed in a crash with a taxi on a busy main road earlier this morning.

The man was riding a red Honda motorbike along the B1393 near Thornwood Common at around 8.15am this morning (January 17).

Police said he lost control and crashed into a red Skoda Octavia taxi travelling in the opposite direction. He died at the scene.

Essex Police confirmed the man was 28 and from Harlow. His family have been informed.

The driver of the taxi, a 47-year-old man from Harlow, was taken to Princess Alexandra Hospital suffering from shock.

Police closed the road while the crash was investigated.

Anyone who witnessed the accident should call PC Sue Keel at the road policing unit at Chigwell on 0300 333 4444.