A CYCLIST has been taken to hospital following a crash in Caerleon this morning.

Gwent Police were called to reports of a crash involving a car and a cyclist on Mill Street at around 9.17am. 

The cyclist was taken to the Grange University Hospital after sustaining arm and leg injuries.

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"We received a call at 9.17am today reporting a road traffic collision involving a cyclist and a grey Toyota Aygo," said a police spokeswoman.

"The collision took place on Mill Street in Caerleon.

"The cyclist sustained arm and leg injuries and is receiving treatment at The Grange hospital."