A CYCLIST was taken to hospital following a collision on the A31 Ferndown Bypass this morning.

The collision occurred near Cobham Road between Ameysford Roundabout and Palmersford Roundabout.

Police were called to the scene at 5.43am.

Road closures were put in place which were lifted just before 7am.

Dorset Police said the man’s injuries are not believed to be serious.