An air ambulance was called to Canterbury after a woman fell from her bike this morning.

Police and paramedics were also alerted after the cyclist was spotted on the ground near the junction with University Road.

Students in a nearby house are said to have gone to her aid before emergency crews arrived shortly before 11am.

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Video: Air ambulance called to Canterbury

Police say no other vehicles were involved in the incident and it is thought the cyclist may have suffered a medical episode.

An air ambulance landed in the playing fields of the nearby St Edmund's School, but was not needed.

The woman was taken to hospital by road.