POLICE and paramedics were called to a road traffic accident involving a car and cyclist in Carisbrooke.

The incident, at the top of Cedars Hill, happened at around 7.30pm this evening (Saturday).

Isle of Wight County Press: The ambulance that took a cyclist to hospital.The ambulance that took a cyclist to hospital.

It is understood a man on a bicycle was injured in a collision with a car and he was taken by ambulance to St mary's Hospital, Newport.

Police have closed the road.

More to follow. 

UPDATE 8.19pm: Police have reopened Cedars Hill.