A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital with serious head injuries following a crash in Ryedale this morning.

Police said that the crash happened shortly after 8am at Langton Cross Roads near Malton.

It involved a cyclist and a green Toyota Hilux.

A police spokesperson said: "The male cyclist involved in the incident has been taken to Hull Royal Infirmary with serious head injuries.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101 and quote reference number NYP-18092018-0077."

Police closed the road at Woodland Stables Road while emergency services worked at the scene, but have said that the road has now re-opened.