A CYCLIST has died after a crash near Netley Marsh.

Officers were called after 8am this morning to Tatchbury Lane following a report of a serious crash involving a cyclist.

UPDATE: Tributes paid to 'lovely' man who died in crash

The rider of the bike, a man in his 30s, was pronounced dead at the scene.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

The road was closed in both directions but reopened at around 1.30pm.

READ MORE: New Forest road reopens after fatal crash 

The investigation into the cause of the incident is ongoing.

Police are appealing to anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact them on 101 or report online, quoting 44220459880.

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