A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a van in the Wellington area.
Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 1 (River Road), in Upper Hutt, after reports of a collision at about 8.12am.
"The cyclist has been transported to hospital with serious injuries," police said.
Motorists in the area are advised that one lane of the highway is now closed and will be closed for a short period as authorities work at the scene.
