A cyclist has died following a collision with a truck in Travancore this morning.

It is believed the driver of a truck travelling south-east along Mount Alexander Road turned left into Mooltan Street and struck a cyclist just before 6am.

A cyclist was hit and killed by a truck on the corner of Mooltan and Mount Alexander roads in Travancore on Wednesday. Credit:Jason South

The rider, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The truck driver, a 40-year-old Gisborne man, is currently assisting police with their enquiries.