A woman suffered serious injuries after she crashed her bike in a Suffolk coastal town. 

Emergency services were called to High Street in Southwold at about 9am on Wednesday, July 10 to reports of a crash involving a parked grey Vauxhall Vivaro van and a cyclist. 

The cyclist – a woman aged in her 70s – suffered serious injuries in the crash and was taken to hospital, where she currently remains for treatment.

Her injuries are now being described as potentially life-changing, a spokesman for Suffolk police said.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the crash and are asking any drivers who were travelling in the area at the time with a dashcam fitted in their vehicle to review the footage for any material that may be able to help with the investigation. 

Anyone with any information is being asked to contact the Roads and Armed Policing Team at Suffolk police, quoting reference number 37/39390/24.