A cyclist was rushed to hospital with cracked ribs and facial injuries after being hit by a car.

The incident happened at around 10.20pm yesterday (Thursday, September 1) on Yarm Road at the junction of Pennypot Lane.

It involved a Volkswagen Golf and a male cyclist aged in his thirties.

The cyclist was taken to the University Hospital of North Tees with a number of injuries including facial injuries and cracked ribs.

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The man remains in hospital receiving treatment at this time.

A 47-year-old man driving the Golf was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless or inconsiderate driving.

He has been released under investigation while enquires continue.

A spokesperson for Cleveland Police said: “Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact PC Anthony Harrison on 101, quoting incident number 156681.”

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