Cyclist killed after collision with ‘Olympic bus’

Cyclists near the A12 and Ruckholt Road. Photograph: Hackney Citizen

A cyclist was killed this evening after being hit by a vehicle believed to be an official Olympic coach.

The incident took place at 7.42pm at the junction of Ruckholt Road and the A12, near the beginning of the ‘diversion’ route which cyclists are advised to use while the Lea Towpath is closed during the Games.

A Scotland Yard spokesperson said the man, thought to be approximately 30 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The collision is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police’s Traffic Investigation Unit.