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A male cyclist has died after he was involved in a crash with a lorry in Catford.

Police were called to Ravensbourne Park, close to Catford train station, at 6.39am on Wednesday (October 30) to reports of a collision involving a lorry and cyclist.

The cyclist - whose age is not yet known - was pronounced dead at the scene, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.

“Next of kin are yet to be informed," a spokesman for the force said.

“A number of road closures are currently in place.

"There have been no arrests.”

The South Circular is closed in both directions at the junction of Ravensbourne Road - in the stretch known as Catford Road - following the collision.

A forensic tent has been put up on the road, while forensic officers are working at the scene.

Several bus routes have been diverted and traffic is reportedly heavy in the area.

Motorists have been urged to avoid the area if possible.

For updates on this developing story you can follow our live blog here.

Are you at the scene? If so, you can get in touch by emailing samuel.truelove@reachplc.com.

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