A CYCLIST has died following a road-related incident on the A39.

Officers responded to a report of a cyclist colliding with a wall on the A39 Porlock Hill, in Porlock, at around 3.30pm on Tuesday (27 August).

Avon and Somerset Police said in a short statement: “Despite the efforts of members of the public who provided first aid and emergency personnel, a man died at the scene.

“We have informed the man’s next of kin and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time. They are being provided with relevant support from officers. The family wish to thank those who stopped at the incident and provided first aid.

“We are appealing for witnesses and anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact us.”

If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5224226343, or complete our online appeals form.