A bike rider passed away following a collision while competing in a race on the Northern Tablelands in NSW.

Tragedy struck on the NSW Northern Tablelands today as a group of cyclists were involved in a crash that resulted in the death of one rider and injuries to three others. The accident occurred on Long Swamp Road in Armidale during a race at around 3:30pm.

Despite the efforts of emergency services, one man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. His identity has not yet been officially released. The driver of the vehicle involved in the collision was also injured and had to be rescued by emergency responders. Along with three cyclists, they were treated at the scene, but the extent of their injuries remains unknown.

Sadly, the road where the accident occurred will remain closed until tomorrow. Long Swamp Road, near the intersection of Edwards Road, is expected to re-open for use then. In the meantime, authorities urge drivers to exercise caution and find alternative routes.

For the latest updates on this developing story and more, be sure to download the 9News app. Stay informed about breaking news, sports, politics, and weather, and receive notifications directly to your smartphone. The app is available for download on both the Apple App Store and Google Play. Stay connected and stay informed with 9News.

[This article has been trending online recently and has been generated with AI. Your feed is customized.]
[Generative AI is experimental.]