Man arrested after cyclist dies in crash

A man has been arrested after a cyclist died following a collision with a car in North Yorkshire.

The crash between the cyclist and a blue Volvo XC60 took place on Alne Road in Easingwold at about 17:00 BST on Friday and the cyclist, a 60-year-old man, died at the scene, North Yorkshire Police said.

The force confirmed the driver of the Volvo, a 39-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the incident and has since been released while inquiries continue.

Witnesses are being urged to contact police.

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