A CYCLIST has been seriously injured following a collision close to Sparsholt.

Police were called to Woodman Lane, Sparsholt, at the crossroad with Sarum Road, after a crash between a Mini Cooper and a cyclist at around 2.37pm yesterday (June 8).

The cyclist, a 59-year-old man from Eastleigh, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

The road was closed for some time in both directions while officers carried out an investigation into the incident.

Police are appealing for any information or dashcam footage from people who would have been in the area at the time of the crash.

Anyone who might have any relevant information is asked to call 101 and quote the reference number 44210223675.