E-bike accident in Rheda-Wiedenbrück: 52-year-old seriously injured

E-bike accident in Rheda-Wiedenbrück: 52-year-old seriously injured

Gütersloh (ots)

On Monday morning, September 2, a serious traffic accident occurred in Rheda-Wiedenbrück at 8:57 a.m., which attracted the attention of the emergency services. The incident took place on the Bahnhofstrasse/Ringstrasse roundabout, where a 52-year-old driver of an e-bike was involved in a collision. This shows once again how dangerous road traffic can be, especially for cyclists.

The e-bike driver, who comes from Rheda-Wiedenbrück, had driven the roundabout towards Ringstrasse. In the meantime, a 56-year-old woman from Herzebrock-Clarholz approached, who wanted to enter the same roundabout from Bahnhofstrasse with her Mazda. At an unfortunate moment there was a collision that had serious consequences for the cyclist.

Details on the course of the accident

In the impact, the e-bike driver fell and suffered serious injuries. Immediate measures were taken to ensure his security. An ambulance quickly brought the injured to a nearby hospital to provide the necessary medical care. Fortunately, the Mazda driver was not injured, which is often not the case in such critical situations.

The incident raises questions about the traffic conditions at this hub, which is often used for both drivers and cyclists. Traffic accidents such as this underline the need for increased awareness of the dangers in road traffic and the responsibility that both drivers and cyclists carry.

An important aspect that should be mentioned in this context is the endangerment of cyclists in road traffic. E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, which is positive, but also the risk of serious accidents. Caution should be exercised in particular in places where different traffic flows cross.

The police will continue to examine the incident to clarify the exact circumstances of the collision. Traffic experts emphasize that situations like this could possibly be prevented by preventive measures and better transport infrastructure.