Cyclist critically injured in West Auckland crash

The crash happened on Edmonton Rd, in the west Auckland suburb of Henderson. Photo / Google

A cyclist has been rushed to hospital with critical injuries following a crash in West Auckland involving a car.

The collision involving a car and a cyclist happened on Edmonton Rd, in Henderson, around 7.15 this evening.

The cyclist has been taken to Auckland Hospital in a critical condition.

The serious crash unit is investigating.

There were traffic controls in place at the scene and motorists were asked to obey the directions of emergency personnel.