A CYCLIST was rushed to hospital after a collision with a van driver in North Baddesley.

Police were called at 8.18am this morning to reports of an incident at the junction of Rownhams Lane and Botley Road involving a Vauxhall Vivaro and a cyclist.

The cyclist, a 46-year-old man from Romsey, was taken to hospital by the ambulance service.

An eyewitness described seeing a heavy emergency services presence at the scene.

South Central Ambulance Service has been contacted for further information.