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A woman cyclist has died after a serious crash on the A52 Ashbourne Road near Markeaton Island.

Emergency services were called to the collision which involved a lorry and the cyclist just before 2pm on Tuesday.

Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and a 25-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Ashbourne Road was closed for more than six hours as officers investigated the incident. The road had reopened by 8pm.

Derbyshire police say formal identification of the woman is yet to take place, but her family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A police spokesman said: "Our thoughts go out to them at this difficult time."

The driver of the lorry was treated by paramedics at the scene and was taken to hospital as a precaution.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to come forward and are urging anyone with dashcam footage to get in contact.

The police spokesperson added: "Officers investigating the circumstances of the collision, would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident.

"In particular they are keen to retrieve dash cam footage from anyone who was travelling nearby."

Those with information should call Derbyshire police on 101 or can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Anyone with footage that may be useful for officers should ensure it is securely downloaded to another device and kept safely for them to view.