Police were called to the scene in Hillcrest (file photo).

A Hamilton cyclist has been taken to Waikato Hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a vehicle.

Police arrived at the scene on the corner of Prescott Place and Cambridge Rd in the Hamilton suburb of Hillcrest at 5.30pm on Monday.

The cyclist was in a serious condition with a suspected spinal injury, Hamilton senior sergeant Simon Cherry said.

No detours were put in place.