Cyclist dies in fatal collision in Nottingham

Police crash investigators are appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision to come forward, following the death of a 52-year old woman earlier today

Nottinghamshire Police were called just after 7.30am following the collision between a motorbike and a pedal cycle on Crown Island at the junction of Wollaton Road and Middleton Boulevard.

A motorcyclist – a 31-year old man – and the 52-year old female cyclist were taken to Nottingham’s Queens Medical Centre for treatment for their injuries.

The woman was pronounced dead shortly afterwards, while the male motorcyclist remains in a critical condition in hospital.

All road closures have now been lifted following the collision.