The full details are not yet known, but word is leaking out via NBC News that a bicyclist has been killed in London here on day five of the 2012 Summer Olympics currently being held there. Apparently a shuttle bus for media members is involved as well and that an accident has resulted in a fatality.
NBC News reports a London media shuttle bus struck and killed a bicyclist outside Olympic park. No ID on victim yet.
— Matt Norlander (@MattNorlander) August 1, 2012
According to Al Michaels just now, a media shuttle bus at the Olympics hit and killed a bicyclist in London. Jeez.
— Chris Burke (@ChrisBurke_SI) August 1, 2012
Today were the time trials for both the men's and women's individual competitions for road biking after the men's and women's road races had already been held over the last few days. More details will emerge on the identity of the victim.
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