A woman has died after a collision near the Mancunian Way.

The 44-year-old cyclist was thrown from her bike after colliding with a car and later pronounced dead at the scene.

At about 3pm today, police were called the slip road heading from Princess Road to the Mancunian Way following reports of a collision between a black Seat Leon and the cyclist

The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man, has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody for questioning.

Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision are ongoing.

Motorists are advised to find alternative routes due to the heavy congestion following the collision.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101.