A cyclist was taken to hospital with critical injuries after their bicycle and an SUV collided.

According to Perth County OPP, the collision occurred shortly before 9 a.m. Friday at Line 33 and Perth Road 111, southeast of Stratford.

They say the SUV was eastbound on Line 33, having switched lanes to pass another vehicle, when it collided with the bicycle, which was westbound in the shoulder.

Information on the identity of the cyclist was not available.

Police say the intersection is expected to remain closed until approximately 2 p.m.