A cyclist has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car in west Suffolk.

The incident happened at about 5pm yesterday, Monday, October 17, on the B1506 at Newmarket.

Bury Mercury: The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incidentThe road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident (Image: Mildenhall Police)

A spokesman for Suffolk police confirmed that the cyclist, a man in his 60's, was taken to Addenbrooke's Hospital by the East Anglian Air Ambulance.

Mildenhall Police described his injuries as "possibly serious".

The driver of the car was not seriously hurt and did not require hospital treatment.

The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.