Cyclist Killed and Others Injured in Collision Near Armidale, NSW

A car crashed into a group of cyclists during a race, leaving one dead and several seriously injured as police investigate the incident.

The crash occurred at approximately 3:30 PM on Long Swamp Road near Armidale in New South Wales' Northern Tablelands.
One cyclist died at the scene and has not yet been formally identified by authorities.
Three other cyclists sustained injuries and were treated at the scene, though their current conditions remain unclear.
The car's driver, a woman in her 40s, was critically injured after hitting a tree and had to be freed by emergency services.
Police have established a crime scene and are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage as part of their ongoing investigation.