A motorcyclist has died after colliding with a car at a busy crossroads in east London.

The man, aged in his 40s, was found seriously injured near Horns Road in Ilford by paramedics.

He was rushed to an east London hospital by London Air Ambulance but died a short while later.

The driver, also aged in his 40s, was arrested at the scene of the crash on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Pictures from the scene showed police tape around the entire crossing with wreckage strewn on the tarmac.

The A12 Eastern Avenue remains closed and officers are appealing for information from witnesses.

A Met spokeswoman said: “Police were called at 7.23am on Thursday to reports of a collision between a car and a motorcycle on the A12 eastbound at Ley Street junction with Horns Road.

“Officers, the London Ambulance Service, London Fire Brigade and London's Air Ambulance found a male motorcyclist, in his 40s seriously injured.

“He was taken to an east London hospital where he died at 09:37hrs.

“The car stopped at the scene and the driver, a male in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving.

“He is currently in custody at an east London police station.”

Any who witnessed the collision or has any information is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800-555-111.