Cyclist Killed In Accident

Investigations are continuing into the death of a cyclist at Wallsend.

Emergency services were called to Minmi Road just after 8am yesterday morning to reports of a collision between a truck and a bicycle.

Sonia Roberts from Police Headquarters says a 36 year old man was trapped underneath the truck and died at the scene.

The truck driver was unharmed and taken to John Hunter Hospital for blood and urine tests.

Police have asked any witnesses to the accident to come forward.