Cyclist dies in crash with lorry at Southampton docks

A 28-year-old man has been arrested

Western Avenue in the container terminal at Southampton docks
Author: Jason BeckPublished 11th Nov 2021
Last updated 11th Nov 2021

A cyclist has died after a crash involving a lorry at Southampton docks.

Police said they were called to a serious collision on Western Avenue, Millbrook, shortly after 6.00am on Thursday.

The cyclist, a man in his 50s, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 28-year-old man from Dudley was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He was being held in custody.

Police have appealed for dashcam footage of the collision.