A cyclist has died after being hit by a truck on a NSW north coast highway this morning.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the Pacific Highway near Coffs Harbour just after 8am.

Paramedics treated the woman at the scene but were unable to save her.

“The female was in a critical condition with significant head and facial injuries,” NSW Ambulance Inspector Brendan Dean said in a statement.

media_camera A female cyclist has died at the scene of an accident on the Pacific Highway.

“Her injuries were life threatening and despite the best efforts of our paramedics there was nothing more we could do and the patient died at the scene.

“Paramedics arrived and were met by a nurse who had assisted in providing emergency CPR.”

BOAMBEE: The Pacific Hwy is closed southbound near Sawtell Rd due to a bicycle and truck crash. You're being diverted off the highway at the Sawtell Rd off-ramp and rejoining the highway at the Sawtell Rd on-ramp. @nswpolice on site - follow directions and allow extra time. pic.twitter.com/gIk7F31wpx — Live Traffic NSW (@LiveTrafficNSW) October 14, 2019

Mr Dean urged drivers and other road users to consider the safety of those around them.

“These types of job can often be traumatic for all emergency services,” he said.

The highway was closed southbound near Sawtell Rd and diversions were put in place as emergency services attended the scene.

The highway has now reopened and traffic is returning to normal.

Originally published as Female cyclist killed on NSW highway