A CYCLIST suffered several fractures after being involved in a collision with a car yesterday morning.

The 60-year-old was taken to North Tees General Hospital, suffering from four broken ribs, and a fractured collarbone and cheekbone.

The injuries were caused when a Seat Leon travelling south along Walker Street, Thornaby, towards Gilmour Street, collided with the cyclist, who was riding along a footpath before entering the carriageway.

The 25-year-old female driver of the Seat was uninjured after the collision, which happened at about 7.35am.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any further information is asked to call PC Andrew Lawson on 01642-326326.