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Vehicle hits cyclists in Hamilton, 1 dead, 1 with life-threatening injuries

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Vehicle hits cyclists in Hamilton, 1 dead, 1 with life-threatening injuries
WATCH ABOVE: One cyclist is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Hamilton area – Jul 31, 2016

One cyclist is dead and another has life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in the Hamilton area.

The two male cyclists were traveling eastbound on Highway 5 near Sydenham Road in Flamborough when a passing vehicle struck the cyclists from behind.

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Ontario Provincial Police said they were called at 11:35 a.m.

One cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and another was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Highway 5 is closed between Offield Road and Millgrove Side Road for an investigation.

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