A CYCLIST was taken to hospital with a suspected broken hip after falling off his bike in icy conditions today.

The man was taken to the Alexandra Hospital in Redditch along with a woman who was treated at the scene for head and facial injuries after the incident at about 12.35pm in Station Road, Bretforton, near Evesham.

In total nine cyclists fell from their bikes after reportedly travelling over an icy stretch of road.

The seven other cyclists were assessed at the scene but did not require further hospital treatment.

Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and a paramedic area support officer attended the scene.