A cyclist has been seriously injured after being hit by a car.

The 19-year-old man was involved in a crash with an Audi just before 5.30pm.

The incident took place near Formula 1 Autocentres on the Central Trading Estate, Gloucester.

Roads were initially closed at the junction of Cole Avenue and the A38 bypass. Traffic is still slow in the area but all roads are now passable.

The cyclist has been taken to Southmead Hospital with serious injuries.

Police are now appealing for witnesses.

If you witnessed the incident or can help police with their enquiries call 101 quoting incident number 343 of December 18.