A CYCLIST in his 50s has died following a collision with a lorry in Belfast.
Gary McMahon, 58, from Belfast died after the incident in the Clifton Street area in the north of the city on Thursday.
Gary McMahon died in the Clifton Street area on Thursday[/caption]
Inspector Cherith Adair, of the PSNI, said: “Shortly before 7:50am, it was reported that a lorry and a cyclist were involved in a collision.
“Gary, who was the cyclist, sadly passed away at the scene as a result of his injuries.”
In a statement later, Ms Adair said Clifton Street had reopened.
“Our inquiries into the collision are ongoing. I would appeal to anyone with any information, or who may have dash-cam footage available to contact the Collision Investigation Unit on 101, quoting reference number 178 21/11/24,” she added.
A charity based in Northern Ireland that offers support services to those impacted by the death of road traffic collision victims paid tribute.
On its Facebook page Life After said: “We are saddened to hear of the passing of Cyclist Gary McMahon after he was involved in an RTC today in Belfast.
“Could everyone please keep the McMahon family in your thoughts and prayers as they come to terms with this traumatic event.
“We at Life After offer our deepest sympathies to the family.”
Meanwhile, a young man died in a horror single-vehicle crash in Leitrim this morning.
The single-vehicle collision happened in Derryherk, Co Leitrim shortly before 7am.
PRONOUNCED DEAD
Gardai and emergency services raced to the scene on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison after the alarm was raised.
One of the occupants of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene.
His body was brought from the crash scene to the morgue at Sligo University Hospital.
Another occupant, a female in her 40s, was transferred to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.
SCENE CLOSED
The scene has been closed to allow for a technical examination to be carried out by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are in place.
Cops say investigations into the accident are ongoing.
A spokesperson said: “Gardai and emergency services attended the scene of a fatal road traffic collision in Derryherk, Co. Leitrim this morning, Thursday 21st November 2024.
GARDA APPEAL
“The single-vehicle collision occurred on a local road between Kinlough and Garrison shortly before 7:00am.
“One of the occupants of the vehicle, a male in his 20s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His body has since been removed to the morgue at Sligo University Hospital.
“The other occupant, a female in her 40s, was transferred to Sligo University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries.”
The spokespersons add: “A technical examination of the scene has been conducted by Garda Forensic Collision Investigators.
“The road remains closed at this time and local diversions are in place.
“Investigations are ongoing.”
