A NUMBER of people have been arrested after a cyclist died on the Itchen Bridge in Southampton.

The victim - a 60-year-old cyclist from Swanwick - was pronounced dead at the scene, following a collision with a car.

A second man - a 32-year-old from Whiteley - suffered extensive chest and leg injuries.

He was taken to Southampton General Hospital, where he is now in a serious but stable condition.

In addition to the person with life-threatening injuries - the car driver, a 37-year-old man, was admitted with chest pains and breathing difficulties.

The rear-seat passenger, a 19-year-old man, was suffering breathing difficulties and a 34-year-old woman suffered facial and chest injuries.

The accident happened at 8.53pm, involving a dark Peugeot 406, closing the bridge in both directions for six hours.

A number of people were arrested in connection with the incident and are being held at police stations across Hampshire.

An ambulance rapid response car was on the scene within two minutes of the 999 call.

Seven ambulances and two doctors also attended the scene with 20 police officers, 12 police cars and firefighters.

The accident is believed to have happened on the Ocean Village side of the bridge.

Inspector Tony Browne: "I am very keen to speak to anyone who was on the Itchen Bridge at the time of this tragic incident."

Police are appealing for witnesses. Anyone with information should contact 0845 045 4545.