Olympic bus driver bailed after cyclist dies in crash

The Olympic bus driver arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a fatal crash with a cyclist last night has been released on bail.

The 28-year-old died last night after being hit by a bus ferrying journalists between Olympic venues. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

He was not believed to be an athlete and is expected to be formally identified later today. His family has been told.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said a man in his mid-60s was arrested at the scene, just outside the Olympic Park at 9.28pm on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has been bailed until late August, as the inquiry continues.

A London 2012 spokesman said:

In the wake of the fatal incident, Olympic gold medal-winning cyclist Bradley Wiggins was asked for his views on the safety of London's roads for cyclists.

Wiggins said he would like to see the introduction of a law making it compulsory to wear cycling helmets.