A cyclist is being treated for serious head injuries after a collision with a car on a busy West Sussex road.

The 68-year-old was badly hurt at 3.45pm on Friday as he rode along the A259 at Ferring.

Police said the collision happened near McIntyres Nursery and appealed for witnesses.

The cyclist was taken to Worthing Hospital and the 18-year-old woman driving the car involved was treated for shock.