Cyclist dies in collision with lorry in Belfast

A cyclist in his 50s has died following a collision with a lorry in Belfast.

Gary McMahon, 58, from Belfast died after the incident in the Clifton Street area in the north of the city on Thursday.

Inspector Cherith Adair, of the PSNI, said: “Shortly before 7:50am, it was reported that a lorry and a cyclist were involved in a collision.

“Gary, who was the cyclist, sadly passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries.”

In a statement later, Ms Adair said Clifton Street had reopened.

“Our inquiries into the collision are ongoing. I would appeal to anyone with any information, or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 178 21/11/24,” she added.