A CYCLIST was rushed to hospital after the bike he was riding was in collision with a car in Marchwiel this morning (Friday).

Wrexham Road was closed for a short period after the incident took place at its junction with Elwyn Drive at around 10.20am.

North Wales Police said that the cyclist was in collision with a red Fiat car at the road junction in the village.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said: "We responded with one rapid response vehicle and one ambulance.”

The condition of the cyclist is not known.