Cyclist, 24, killed in downtown collision with truck

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Ottawa police have closed the intersection of Lyon Street and Laurier Avenue after a truck struck a 24-year-old woman on a bicycle early Thursday.

According to paramedics, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene just before 8 a.m.

Initial reports from the scene indicate the victim was pinned under a dumptruck.

Police have taken over and an investigation into the incident has begun.

Update on collision at Laurier and Lyon. The cyclist has died. Area will be closed for several hours.

— Ottawa Police (@OttawaPolice) September 1, 2016
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The death has sparked outrage from at least two city councillors who took to Twitter early Thursday to announce a protest at Marion Dewar Plaza at noon Thursday.

Let's demand change Join me and @JLeiper Noon at Marion Dewar Plaza (City Hall) #VisionZero #ottbike #ottwalk

— Catherine McKenney (@cmckenney) September 1, 2016
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McKenney’s outrage was echoed by Kitchissippi Ward Coun. Jeff Lieper.

This AM's cyclist death unacceptable. @cmckenney and I ask you to Marion Dewar Plaza (City Hall), noon today, to express our anger. #ottbike

— Jeff Leiper (@JLeiper) September 1, 2016
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More to come.

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