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Cyclist dies in truck collision | Cyclist dies in truck collision |
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A cyclist has been killed after colliding with a dumper truck in an Edinburgh city centre street. | A cyclist has been killed after colliding with a dumper truck in an Edinburgh city centre street. |
The 35-year-old man died following the accident at about 0930 BST on Tuesday at the junction of West Richmond Street and Nicolson Street. | |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said temporary traffic diversions had been put in place. | A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said temporary traffic diversions had been put in place. |
A police tent has been erected in the middle of the street while investigations take place. | A police tent has been erected in the middle of the street while investigations take place. |
The cyclist was turning left into Nicolson Street from West Richmond Street when he was struck by the vehicle. | |
He suffered serious injuries, and was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
A police spokesman appealed for witnesses. | |
He said: "An investigation is underway to establish the cause of the collision, and the driver is assisting with enquiries." | |
A spokeswoman for Neil Williams Haulage, which is understood to own the dumper truck, declined to comment. | A spokeswoman for Neil Williams Haulage, which is understood to own the dumper truck, declined to comment. |