A cyclist suffered head injuries after colliding with a car.

The accident happened in Beach Road, Shoreham at about 2.30pm today.

An ambulance car and a standard ambulance were called, and the rider was taken to Worthing Hospital for treatment.

An air ambulance was scrambled and touched down near the beach but was not needed.

A spokesman for South East Coast Ambulance Service said the cyclist suffered a cut to the head along with other injuries.