Friends pay tribute after cyclist dies in lorry crash

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Eilidh Jake Cairns was cycling to her office in west London when she was struck by the goods vehicle.

The 30-year-old producer from Kentish Town died in the Royal London Hospital after the accident in Notting Hill Gate.

It is thought she was dragged under the wheels of the truck after getting stuck in its blind side.

The Evening Standard has campaigned for safer cycle facilities and called for trucks to be fitted with extra safety mirrors to prevent accidents as part of our 12-point Safer Cycling charter.

Lucy Bagnall, a friend who posted an internet tribute to Miss Cairns, said: "Eilidh was full of life and lived her short life to the full. She was very comfortable with who she was and made no excuse for that and we all loved her for it."

The 53-year-old lorry driver was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The accident happened on Thursday shortly before 9am. Witnesses should call the police 020 7388 6806.