A CYCLIST was taken to hospital following a head-on collision with a car in Darlington town centre yesterday afternoon.

The accident happened on Prebend Row at the junction with Priestgate.

It is believed the cyclist rode between two buses and was in collision with the grey BMW.

The casualty was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital, but the extent of his injuries were not known last night.

Any witnesses to the incident are asked to contact PC Graham Phillippo on 0845 6060365.