A cyclist in his 40s has tragically died following a collision with a bus in Westferry Road, near Arnhem Place, E14, early this morning.

Emergency Response

Police were called at 00:28hrs on Saturday, 23 November, to reports of the incident. Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended the scene, but despite their best efforts, the cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver’s next-of-kin are yet to be located, and enquiries to inform them are ongoing.

Driver Cooperation

The driver of the bus involved in the collision stopped at the scene and is assisting with the investigation. No arrests have been made.

Investigation Underway

Officers from the Roads and Transport Policing Command are leading the investigation, and enquiries continue to determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.

Appeal for Witnesses

Police are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information about the incident to come forward. Those with details can contact police by calling 101 or messaging @MetCC on X (formerly Twitter), quoting CAD 178/23NOV.

Alternatively, anonymous information can be shared with Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting crimestoppers-uk.org.

This tragic incident has highlighted the ongoing challenges of road safety in the capital. Authorities urge all road users to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations.