Collision investigators appeal for information after cyclist dies in Manchester city centre

Greater Manchester Police collision investigators are appealing for information after a cyclist died in Manchester city centre today (24/5/23).

A 19-year-old male was cycling along Great Bridgewater Street at around midday when he was in collision with a heavy goods vehicle near the junction with Watson Street.

Emergency services attended but, sadly, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 55-year-man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving and remains in police custody for questioning.

Anyone with any information about this incident, or any dashcam/CCTV footage from the area at the time, should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting log 1454-24/5/23.

Information can also be reported online or by using the LiveChat function at www.gmp.police.uk. If you can't report online, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.