Two children were taken to hospital last night after colliding with a car while cycling on a Hitchin road.

The Comet: A blue Ford Mondeo collided with the children who were riding pushbikes. Picture: Jacob SavillA blue Ford Mondeo collided with the children who were riding pushbikes. Picture: Jacob Savill (Image: Archant)

Police and an ambulance service were called to Walsworth Road just after 6pm, after reports of a pushbike colliding with a blue Ford Mondeo.

The road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Herts police confirmed that two children were taken to hospital as a precaution.