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Cyclist hit by car

A man aged in his 60s was transported to hospital after he was hit by a car at Yamba last Friday, February 21.

Emergency services were called to the intersection of Shores Drive and Yamba Road about 7.30am.

A NSW Ambulance spokesperson said when paramedics arrived at the scene, they found a cyclist suffering hip and shoulder injuries.

A NSW Police spokesperson said NSW Ambulance paramedics rendered assistance to the rider, a man aged 65.

The driver of the car, a woman aged 54, was not injured.

The cyclist was treated at the scene before being transported by ambulance to Lismore Base Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers attached to Coffs/Clarence Police District have commenced inquiries into the incident.

As inquiries continue, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.