2014-05-13 - Rider Down/Fatality, Newington Butts / Elephant & Castle

Reports coming in on Twitter of rider and HGV collision at Newington Butts E&C Roundabout. Air ambulance called, not looking good. Thoughts going out to rider.

Just seen all of the photos on twitter, doesn't look good at all. Thoughts with the rider.

Southwark News reporting it as a fatality and just seen the police confirmation. RIP rider.

Now confirmed as a fatality. RIP male cyclist: http://www.itv.com/news/london/update/2014-05-13/cyclist-dies-after-collision-with-lorry-at-elephant-and-castle-junction/

Shit, just had the confirmation. RIP rider, so sorry. Thoughts going out to their family and friends.

sad news.

RIP

Rip :(

https://twitter.com/metpoliceuk/status/466247430678519808

RIP Rider.

Reported in the Evening Standard too

http://www.standard.co.uk/news/london/cyclist-killed-after-being-by-lorry-at-roundabout-in-south-london-9364511.html

RIP

Absolutely tragic.

usual 'cyclist hits lorry' nonsense from plod.

ugh.

So sad. Condolences to all involved.

Very sad. RIP.

Terrible news. Wondered about the traffic queue in the area.
RIP rider

RIP Rider. Thoughts with family and friends.

Rip

My heart sank when I saw the black logo. Tragic news. Ride on.

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So sad, again & again.

R.I.P. Rider

Condolences to that poor person, their family and friends....

The Elephant roundabouts are just one of those places where I just pedal round as fast as I can, hope for the best, then give thanks as I come out the other side.

Safe journey home people....

My heart sank when I saw the black logo. Tragic news. Ride on.

Same.

RIP rider.

Such sad news. My thoughts their family and friends.

RIP thoughts to family. Such a tragedy.

Sad sad news. RIP

Black again. RIP rider, thoughts with family and friends.

Sad news.