Hengrove crash: Cyclist dies after lorry collision in south Bristol

A woman aged in her 30s has died in a collision at Whitchurch Lane in Bristol

A female cyclist in her 30s has died in a crash involving a lorry.

The collision happened at the junction of Whitchurch Lane and The Boulevard in Hengrove, south Bristol, at about 08:05 GMT.

Police said the cyclist died at the scene and her family was being supported.

Whitchurch Lane was closed in both directions - with diversions in place - and buses were delayed while they were re-routed.

People who needed to access South Bristol Community Hospital, the leisure centre and college were able to do so through The Bottle Yard Studios by speaking to an officer on the gate.

The roads were reopened by 13:40 GMT.

Avon Fire and Rescue Service said crews from Temple, Avonmouth and Bedminster were called at 08:16 GMT and had been working with police and paramedics to make the scene safe.

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