A woman has died after a crash with a lorry on Battersea bridge this morning.

The crash happened at around 7.55am this morning (August 10).

The cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and police are currently working to inform her family.

The lorry did not stop at the scene but was later located by officers.

Two fire engines and a fire rescue unit from Chelsea and Battersea fire stations attended the scene and left at 8.15am.

Road closures are currently in place for investigation work and the bridge remains closed both ways.

London Ambulance Service has been approached for more information on the incident.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Officer were called at 07:55hrs on Thursday, 10 August to Battersea Bridge, SW11.

“A collision was reported between a lorry and a cyclist.

“The cyclist, a woman, was found to be dead at the scene.

“Officers are working to inform her next of kin.

“Road closures are in place while emergency services deal.

“The lorry did not stop at the scene, but was subsequently located by officers.

“Enquiries continue.”

A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said: "Firefighters were called to a road traffic collision on Battersea Bridge this morning.

"A lorry was in collision with a cyclist.

"Sadly, a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

"The Brigade was called at 7.58am and the incident was over for firefighters by 8.15am.

"Two fire engines and a fire rescue unit from Chelsea and Battersea fire stations attended the scene."