Arrest after cyclist dies in A31 Bentley van crash

The crash happened near the Station Road junction at Bentley, police said

A man has been arrested after a cyclist died in a crash with a van on the A31 in Hampshire.

The crash, involving a white Ford Transit van, happened near the junction with Station Road at Bentley just before 19:30 BST on Wednesday, police said.

The cyclist, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he later died.

A man in his 20s is being questioned in connection with the crash.

Both carriageways of the road were closed until the early hours while officers investigated the scene.

Hampshire Constabulary has appealed for any witnesses to contact them.