A cyclist is fighting for her life after being hit by a lorry in south London.

Police were called just before 8am today to reports of a cyclist in collision with a truck in Denmark Hill at the junction with Orpheus Street.

A woman in her early 30s was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.

Police are urging motorists to avoid the Denmark Hill area following the crash, with road closures in place.