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13-year-old cyclist seriously injured in accident in Wenden!
A 13-year-old cyclist was seriously injured in an accident in Wenden when he collided with a car. Rescue helicopter in action.
13-year-old cyclist seriously injured in accident in Wenden!
A tragic traffic accident caused a stir in Wenden-Möllmicke on Thursday. A 13-year-old cyclist was seriously injured when he fell onto the riverside road while turning and collided with an oncoming car. The shocking events happened around 3 p.m. when the boy was traveling downhill with friends and wanted to turn right. Apparently he fell for an unknown reason and slid across the road, resulting in a violent collision with a car that was traveling there. The saddle of his bicycle broke, resulting in serious leg injuries. The circumstances of the accident raise questions as it occurred in an area that is not particularly friendly to cyclists in terms of infrastructure.
According to local media reports, the boy received immediate medical attention and was eventually taken to the hospital by rescue helicopter. The fire department was also on site to provide technical support. The crew of a second ambulance took care of the boy's friends, who were confronted with the incident and were certainly traumatized. The material damage is also remarkable: it is in the mid four-digit range, which means that the incident will have an impact not only on those affected, but also on the drivers and residents in the area, not only on an emotional but also on a material level.
Cycling accidents – an increasing problem
The darkening season not only brings with it the required comfort, but also the increased risk for cyclists. A current accident research study conducted by insurers shows that many cycling accidents occur without outside influence. According to 2023 figures, there were around 27,400 cycling accidents without anyone else involved, many of which occurred in the winter months and in combination with poor weather conditions. What is worrying is that almost one in three fatal bicycle accidents occurred without the involvement of other road users. The infrastructure is often viewed as a weak link in the chain - curbs and tram tracks pose a significant danger to many cyclists.
The developments surrounding accident statistics also suggest that cycling has significantly increased in popularity in recent years. Older people in particular are increasingly using environmentally friendly forms of transport. Reason enough to open our eyes to the dangerous parts of the infrastructure and take measures to make the cycling experience safer. Traffic planners and the community should urgently work hand in hand to eliminate existing sources of danger and thus increase the safety of all road users.
In view of the serious accident in Wenden, the police appeal to all road users to pay particular attention to cyclists and to adapt their own speed to the road situation. Every accident is one too many, and this case clearly shows how vulnerable the smaller road users are. The hope remains that future measures will be taken to improve cycle path safety so that such serious accidents can be avoided in the future.
For more information about the incident you can visit the reports Tixio and Siegerland newspaper read up. The overall statistics and findings on cycling accidents are on the website of daily news to find.