A southern cyclist is recovering in hospital with serious injuries after being involved in a collision with a car last night.

The incident happened about 5pm at the intersection of Dalrymple and Ness streets in Invercargill.

Police attended the crash, involving a car and a cyclist who was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Officers are looking into the circumstances surrounding the crash.

They're hoping to speak with any witnesses, including anyone who assisted at the crash site.

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