AN ELDERLY cyclist was killed in an accident with a skip lorry on the A12 today.

AN elderly cyclist involved in a collision with a skip lorry on the A12 has died.

Police have closed part of the A12 following the accident which happened at about 2.45pm this afternoon just north of the railway crossing at Darsham, near Saxmundham.

A spokeswoman for Suffolk police said the road is currently closed and advised drivers that the road will be closed for some considerable time while investigation s are carried out.

Anyone with any information should contact Halesworth Roads Policing unit on 01986 835350.