A cyclist was injured this morning in a central city crash in Christchurch.

A police spokesperson told chrislynchmedia.com that the crash, involving a vehicle and a cyclist, occurred around 8.10am at the intersection of Bealey Ave and Colombo St.

A St John spokesperson said they dispatched a rapid response unit, an ambulance, and an operations manager to the scene.

The cyclist sustained moderate injuries and was transported to Christchurch Hospital.