A CYCLIST suffered a serious head injury after his bike collided with a car.

The 33-year-old was taken to hospital after the crash on Low Bank Road in Ashton-in-Makerfield.

He was taken to hospital but it is not yet known whether his injury is life threatening.

The driver of the car, a Mercedes, was unharmed.

Anyone who witnessed the collision which happened at 10pm yesterday (Friday) should call police on 0161 856 7201.