A CYCLIST was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to London Road, Rayleigh, after the man, believed to be 35 years old, was hit by a silver Peugot 206 outside the Sweyne Park School.

He received a minor leg injury and was taken to Southend Hospital after the crash which happened just before 6.30pm on Monday (05).

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.