Cyclist taken to hospital after Ankle Hill collision

A cyclist was taken to hospital yesterday after being in a collision which closed Ankle Hill for more than four hours.

Police were called to Ankle Hill in Melton just after 4:30 and attended along with East Midlands Ambulance Service.

The incident, which occurred near the temporary traffic lights, resulted in the cyclist being taken to hospital.

Police closed the road while paramedics helped the cyclist. Photo: NEMM File Photo

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: "Police were called to Ankle Hill, Melton Mowbray, at 4.38pm yesterday (Tuesday) to a report of a collision involving a car and a cyclist.

East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and the cyclist was taken to hospital for medical checks."

No serious injuries have been reported.