A cyclist is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash with a lorry.

Emergency services were called in the early hours today to reports a lorry and a push bike had collided in Margate.

The crash happened at the junction of Addington Street and Addington Road at 12.33am.

An air ambulance attended and airlifted the man to a London hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.

Police are now appealing for anyone who saw the incident to come forward.

A spokesman for the force said: “Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone with information to assist the investigation, including dashcam footage or CCTV, to come forward.

“You can contact us on 01843 222289 quoting 04-0021.”