Cyclist dead after collision with truck in Auckland

The crash happened just after 1pm.
The crash happened just after 1pm. Photo credit: Getty

A cyclist has died in the Auckland suburb of Belmont after a crash with a truck.

Police said the crash happened at the intersection between Lake Rd and Montgomery Ave just after 1pm on Tuesday.

A section of Lake Rd was closed for emergency services to carry out their work. Motorists were asked to avoid the area.

RNZ