A cyclist has been rushed to hospital after a peak-hour collision in Parkville.

Paramedics were called to Royal Parade, near Cemetery Road, about 8.45am to reports a cyclist had been hit by a bus.

The male cyclist was treated at the scene and then rushed to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.

A person has been injured in a collision on Royal Parade in Parkville. Credit:Rachael Dexter

It's understood the cyclist was unconscious when paramedics arrived.

The man was in a serious condition when he arrived in hospital.

The left-hand carriageway inbound on Royal Parade was closed for most of the morning.