AN eight-year-old boy was taken to hospital this afternoon after he was in a collision involving a car while riding his bike in Yarm Road, Darlington.

He was taken to Darlington Memorial Hospital but the extent of his injuries are not known.

The 46-year-old driver of the Vauxhall Vectra involved is not thought to have been injured.

The accident happened at 3.40pm and the road was closed for 20 minutes between Geneva Road and The Stray. Police are investigating.