A male cyclist has suffered head injuries after a serious crash with a car this afternoon.

The air ambulance landed on the A2 near Canterbury following the collision.

It happened on the coastbound carriage about a mile past the Bridge junction at about 12.45pm.

The man, who was riding a bicycle, was taken to a London hospital with injuries described as serious.

A section of the coastbound carriageway remains shut, causing heavy delays.

The London-bound carriageway was closed for a short time to allow the air ambulance to land.

Kent Police and South East Coast Ambulance were both at the scene.

Witnesses are asked to phone the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 01622 798538.