A CYCLIST has died after being struck by a truck at Parramatta Park in central Cairns.

The cyclist, believed to be a 39-year-old male, collided with the heavy vehicle at the intersection of Mulgrave Rd and Severin St about 1.15pm.

The intersection is outside the Cairns showgrounds.

It is understood the truck had been travelling west on Muglrave Rd and was turning left onto Severin St when the crash occurred.

Two lanes of Mulgrave Rd have been closed while police and firefighters attend the scene.

Ambulance have left the scene.

Queensland Fire and Emergency Service has two vehicles at the scene and is providing privacy with tarpaulins.

A police spokesperson said the lanes could be closed for some time.