A CYCLIST has died after a collision involving a large goods vehicle.

At about 8am today, there was a crash at the junction of the A4165 and Oxford Parkway Train Station, between a large goods vehicle and the cyclist.

The cyclist, a woman in her forties, suffered serious injuries and was assessed by paramedics from South Central Ambulance Service, but died at the scene.

The A4165 remained closed for several hours for investigation and recovery work, and has since reopened.

No arrests have been made.

Senior investigating officer Sergeant Dan Collett of the Joint Operations Roads Policing Unit, said: “This collision occurred in the middle of the morning rush hour, and I am appealing to anybody who witnessed what happened to please get in touch with Thames Valley Police.

“I would particularly urge people who have dash cam in their vehicles to please check this and contact us if it has captured anything that could assist this investigation.

“Very sadly, a woman died of her injuries at the scene.

“The woman’s next of kin have been made aware and are being offered support by specially trained officers at this very difficult time.

“My thoughts and the thoughts of Thames Valley Police are with the woman’s family and friends.”

Anyone with any information or dash cam footage should make a report online or call 101, quoting reference number 43220058506.