A CYCLIST suffered suspected life-threatening injuries following a smash on a main road.

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The man was in collision with a Ford Galaxy on the A32 in Soberton Heath between Budden's Lane and Kingsmead shortly after 4pm yesterday.

An air ambulance was called and landed at the scene but it is not yet known whether he was airlifted to hospital or taken by land ambulance.

The road is closed in both directions following the collision and police say it is likely to be shut for some time.

The car driver was treated for shock by paramedics.