A Halstead man, 19, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving following a serious crash near Stansted Airport this morning (Tuesday).

The collision between a blue Mercedes van and a motorbike took place at 7.15am by the Esso garage in Start Hill, between junction 8 of the M11 and Takeley.

The rider, a man in his 40s, was taken to Addenbrooke’s Hospital with critical injuries.