A CYCLIST in his 60’s has been taken to hospital after he was in collision with a van.

The incident happened on Bridge Road East, at 4.35pm this afternoon (Wednesday) and involved a white Ford Transit.

The WGC road was temporarily closed by the police, but has since been reopened.

A police spokeswoman said: “The cyclist had superficial injures and has been taken to the QE2 Hospital to be checked over.”