AN 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital on Sunday after he was in collision with a bus in Church Hill.

The boy was riding his bike along Church Hill Way at about 6.15pm when he collided with a bus near Upperfield Close.

He was taken to the Alexandra Hospital and treated for cuts and bruises before being discharged.

Passengers were transferred to another bus and the road was closed for two-and-a-half hours.

Anyone who witnessed the collision and has not already spoken to the police can call 08457 444 888.