Cyclist Dies in Horror Lorry Smash in Southampton City Centre
A local man in his 50s has tragically died after crashing with a low loader lorry in Southampton this afternoon. The collision happened just before 2pm on East Park Terrace, sparking a swift emergency response.
Tragic Crash Leaves Cyclist Dead
Emergency teams rushed the cyclist to Southampton General Hospital, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead. The victim is a well-known local man.
City Centre Chaos as Roads Shut
The crash has brought traffic to a standstill. Both East Park Terrace and New Road remain closed this evening, with rush-hour jams causing headaches for commuters and drivers alike.
Police Hunt Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Officers at the scene have spoken to several witnesses but believe many more people saw the crash. “There were a lot of people in the area at the time,” said a Road Policing team spokesman.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward.
Anyone with information should call the Roads Death Police team on 101, quoting Operation Occur.
