A CYCLIST has suffered serious injuries following a crash on the A19 Fulford Road. 

The road was closed after the crash at the junction of Heslington Lane, which involved a man on a bike and a blue Ford Focus. 

The cyclist was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries.  

The crash happened at 6.36am on Monday and the road was reopened at 10.38am.

Police said on Wednesday that the man remained in hospital, in a stable condition. 

Any witnesses are asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 1 and speak to the Force Control Room.

Please quote reference number NYP-05122016-0041