A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital after being involved in a crash with a van.

Thames Valley Police said the cyclists was injured in a crash on the A4 London Road, in Woodley, on Tuesday.

It happened about 5.15pm and involved the 55-year-old cyclist and a white panel van just outside Johnsons Cleaners.

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The force said the cyclist was taken to the Royal Berkshire Hospital with minor injuries.

The van driver was uninjured.

Investigating officer PC Jennifer Laurie of the Roads Policing Unit based at Three Mile Cross, said: “I would like anyone with information about this incident to contact police.

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“I would especially like to speak to anyone who saw what happened or has dash-cam footage of this collision."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 referencing 43200015303