North Street in Hornchurch was partly shut following the incident (Image: Google Street)
A motorbike rider was taken to hospital after a crash in Hornchurch this morning.
Met Police was called by London Ambulance Service shortly before 7am today (December 4) to reports of a collision between a car and a motorbike on North Street.
The rider was found with some injuries and taken to hospital.
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His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, Met Police said.
North Street was shut both ways between Billet Lane and Theatre Road while emergency services were at the scene.
A detour was in operation for bus routes 165 and 256. Met Police has confirmed that all roads have since reopened.
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