Police have released an update after a collision between a car and a bicycle on the Isle of Wight this morning (Tuesday, April 9).

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were called just before 11.50am to reports of a collision on Hunnycross Way in Newport.

The collision involved a Hyundai IX35 and a cyclist at the roundabout connecting Hunnycross and River Way outside Lidl.

Isle of Wight County Press: Road closure on Hunnycross Way, at the bottom of HunnyhillRoad closure on Hunnycross Way, at the bottom of Hunnyhill (Image: Taylor Knight)

Police teams, alongside crews from the Isle of Wight Ambulance Service, were sent to the scene, and Hunnycross Way was closed.

A police spokesperson has confirmed the cyclist, a woman in her 70s from Newport, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, using reference number 44240148369