Young Biker Seriously Injured in Horror Van Crash Near Harlow

A motorcyclist in his 20s was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after smashing into a van on Sheering Road, close to Harlow.

Emergency Rush to Scene

Emergency services were scrambled at around 12:45pm on Saturday, April 12, following reports of the nasty crash. Essex Police, East of England Ambulance Service, and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance all responded, sending two ambulances and an ambulance officer vehicle.

The motorcyclist was treated at the scene before being driven to Addenbrooke’s Hospital. His condition is serious but stable.

Road Closed, Investigation Underway

The road was briefly shut to allow emergency crews to work and gather evidence, causing traffic chaos. It has since reopened.

Essex Police stayed at the scene into the afternoon, urging witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage to come forward to aid their investigation.

“We were called at 12.45pm to a road traffic collision involving a motorbike and a van on Sheering Road near Harlow. The motorcyclist, an adult man, was transported by road to Addenbrooke’s Hospital in a serious condition.” – East of England Ambulance Service Spokesperson

Have You Seen Anything?

If you witnessed the crash or have dashcam footage, contact Essex Police on 101 quoting incident number 367 of 12 April.

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