Cyclist dies after being hit by truck in East Auckland

A cyclist has died after being hit by truck in Panmure, East Auckland.

A cyclist has died after being hit by a truck in Panmure, East Auckland.

Emergency services were called to the scene on the corner of Hobson Drive and Tripoli Rd at 12.31pm today.

A police spokesperson said sadly the cyclist has died at the scene.

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Diversions were initally put in place on Tripoli Rd, between Alamein Rd and Oran Rd.

Auckland Transport has advised that Tripoli Rd is now open.

FINAL UPDATE 3:55PM
Tripoli Rd is now OPEN. https://t.co/ia2EdOPpOO

— Auckland Transport (@AklTransport) November 26, 2019

Police earlier said the Serious Crash Unit was in attendance.

More to come.