A CYCLIST was taken to hospital following a crash in Darlington at lunchtime on Thursday.

The injured man was involved in a one-vehicle crash involving a car and his bike, just after 12.30pm.

The incident took place at the junction of Auckland Oval and West Auckland Road, leading to road closures for a short time.

The cyclist was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be serious. 

The road has reopened.