Cyclist in his 50s dies after collision with lorry on Clifton Street in North Belfast

Shortly before 7:50am, it was reported that a lorry and a cyclist were involved in the collision. Credit: Pacemaker Press

A man in his 50s has died following a road traffic collision at the Clifton Street area of North Belfast on Thursday morning (21 November).

Police say they recieved a report that a cyclist and lorry were involved in a collision shortly before 8am.

The man, who was the cyclist sadly passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries.

Inspector Cherith Adair from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Collision Investigation Unit said: “Clifton Street remains closed in both directions between Carlisle Circus and North Queens Street, with both on slip and off slip onto the Westlink at Clifton Street closed.

Credit: Pacemaker Press

“Enquiries are continuing and we would appeal to anyone with any information, or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 178 21/11/24.”

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