Cyclist seriously injured in crash near Hobart

In short:

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash near Hobart early this afternoon.

Police say they were called to the scene just after midday.

What's next?

Crash investigations are continuing, and police are reminding motorists to be aware of cyclists on the roads.

A cyclist has been seriously injured in a crash with a vehicle near Hobart this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to Kennedy Drive in Cambridge, north-east of the city, about 12.10pm.

"At this stage of the investigation we believe that a white Mazda has collided with a cyclist outside the Cambridge Airport," Acting Inspector Rob Bessell said.

He said the cyclist, a man aged in his 60s, had been taken to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remained in a critical condition, with head and neck injuries.

Tasmania's Emergency Air Service is based at the Cambridge Airport.

"It was fortunate that paramedics and doctors were in immediate attendance," Acting Inspector Bessell said.

He said driver of the car, a woman in her 70s, was "shaken" but not physically injured.

"She stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries."

He said the car was travelling towards Hobart and turning in to the Cambridge Airport, and the cyclist was travelling towards Sorell.

Acting Inspector Bessell said the cyclist was wearing a helmet.

"It is important to remind all road users that cyclists are vulnerable road users and to keep their eyes open and be attentive at all times when using the roads."

He said crash investigations were continuing, but there was no indication at this stage that speed or inattention were causes.