A cyclist in his 20s has died after a crash with a lorry in west London.

The incident happened in Staines Road, Feltham just after 9.35am today (September 11).

Officers, London Ambulance Service and an air ambulance attended and found a cyclist injured.

He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after.

Staines Road is closed both ways between Hounslow Road and Barrack Road as the incident is being dealt with.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 09:37hrs on Wednesday, 11 September to reports of a collision involving a lorry and cyclist on Staines Road in Feltham.

“Emergency services attended and provided first aid. Despite their efforts the cyclist, who is believed to be aged in his 20s, died at the scene.

“Road closures are in place.”

A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said:“We were called at 9.34am this morning (11 September) to reports of a road traffic collision in Staines Road, Feltham.

“We sent a number of resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer.

“We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.

“The first paramedic arrived in less than five minutes.

“Sadly, despite the efforts of our crews, a person died at the scene.”