Medical student cyclist killed in collision with tipper truck

A medical student was crushed to death in a collision with a tipper truck near London Bridge.

Witnesses said the victim, who was in his early twenties, was a fourth-year medical student at King's College and was on his way to Guy's Hospital when the accident happened shortly before 10am yesterday.

The man was riding across the junction of Weston Street and Snowsfields when he was hit by the lorry.

His death came on the day that Boris Johnson unveiled his Cycle Safety Action Plan, in which the Mayor pledged to reduce the number of serious cycling accidents, particularly those involving heavy goods vehicles.

Witnesses said the cyclist, who was not wearing a helmet, was killed instantly when he was hit by the lorry.

Paul Nicholas, landlord of the nearby Rose pub, said: "It was such a horrible thing The lorry continued down the street but then stopped. It's possible the driver never even saw the cyclist."

Scotland Yard said the man was pronounced dead at the scene.