19/02/2015

Cyclist Killed In Central London

Police are investigating the circumstances of the death of cyclist in central London.

It is understood the female cyclist died after her Barclays Cycle Hire bike collided with a tipper truck.

The accident happened at about 08:00 on Victoria Street.

Police have not released the identity of the victim, but reports suggest it is a female aged in her 30s.

An investigation is underway.

(MH/IT)

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