| James Kon |

A 45-YEAR-OLD local cyclist died in an accident involving two vehicles at KM55.8 of the Tutong-Telisai Highway heading to Belait yesterday morning.

Tutong Police District personnel of the Royal Brunei Police Force (RBPF) rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call to investigate.

Assistant Officer-in-Charge of Tutong Police Station Inspector Ahmad Faez bin Haji Mohd Hani confirmed the victim passed away at the scene of the accident.

Drivers of the vehicles suffered light injuries. The cause of the accident is under investigation.

The RBPF reminded road users to always be alert and comply with the speed limit.