A MOTORCYLIST has died after a road traffic accident this morning.

The driver of an Aprilia motorcycle was pronounced dead after the incident in Hall Lane, Upminster at around 7.54am on Tuesday March 15.

The incident also involved a car.

Crews from the London Ambulance attended with two ambulance crews, a single responder in a car and a doctor.

Police attended and Avon Road, Upminster and St Mary’s Lane junction with Upminster station was closed.

The 248 bus has also been diverted.