Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a car...

Published: 4:26 pm April 12, 2025
Updated: 1:07 pm October 8, 2025
Motorcyclist Seriously Injured in St Osyth Crash as Police Launch Appeal for Witnesses

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a motorcycle on Clacton Road in St Osyth this afternoon.

The incident was reported shortly after 2pm on Saturday, 12 April, prompting a full emergency response and the closure of the road as crews attended to those involved.

A man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries, police confirmed. No further details about his condition or identity have been released at this stage.

Police Appeal for Witnesses

Essex Police are now appealing to the public for information to assist their investigation. Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the crash or who may have relevant dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident.

We’re on the scene of a serious collision in Clacton Road, St Osyth. The road has been closed while emergency services deal with the incident. A man has been taken to hospital having sustained serious injuries,” a police spokesperson said.

How to Submit Information

If you have information that may help investigators, you are urged to contact Essex Police in one of the following ways:

  • Submit a report via the Essex Police website at www.essex.police.uk

  • Use the Live Chat service, available 24/7 (bottom-right of the homepage)

  • Call 101, quoting incident 676 of 11 April

Police have not yet confirmed how long the road closure will remain in place, and motorists are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

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