A cyclist has been seriously injured in a rush hour crash with a van.

The collision happened on Great Northern Road near the White Horse Pub in Aberdeen at 8.10am on Wednesday.

The 34-year-old cyclist has been taken to hospital with serious injuries while the van driver, 60, was uninjured.

A section of the road was closed to allow investigations to take place.

Sergeant Stuart Lawrence said: "We would urge anyone who has witnessed the collision who we have not already spoken with to contact us on 101.

"The road was closed for a time while emergency services attended the scene but has now reopened and we pass on our thanks to road users for their patience during this time."