A WOMAN has been left with potentially "life-threatening" injuries after being involved in a collision with a bike on Bucklands Lane.

The incident happened at around 12.15pm today (Wednesday, October 25). 

The road has been closed whilst police examine the scene.

A police spokesperson said: "Police are at the scene of a collision involving a pedestrian and a pedal cyclist on Bucklands Lane, Nailsea, which happened at about 12.15pm on Wednesday, October 25.

"The woman pedestrian has gone to hospital with injuries currently described as potentially life-threatening. A man who was with her was also hurt but his injuries are not believed to be either life-threatening or life-changing.

"The woman's next of kin are aware and our thoughts are with them.

"The man on the bicycle was uninjured and remained at the scene.

"Bucklands Lane is closed to traffic except for pedestrians while officers examine the scene.

"If you saw what happened or have any dashcam or other footage which could help the ongoing investigation, please call 101 and give the reference 5223260951."