A CYCLIST in his 20s is in a serious condition after being hit by a bus.

Emergency services were called to near the junction of Bridge Street and Haydock Street in Newton-le-Willows shortly after 11.30am.

A man was taken to hospital after being hit by a bus.

A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We had reports of a collision between a bus and a male.

"We were called to the junction of Bridge Street and Haydock Street at 11.40am.

"The man has been taken to hospital."

A North West Ambulance spokesman added: "An ambulance and rapid response vehicle attended after reports of a road traffic collision between a bus and a cyclist.

"A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital in a serious condition."