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Serious accident in Telgte: 12-year-old cyclist injured!
On July 8, 2025, a car seriously injured a 12-year-old racing cyclist in Telgte. Causes of accidents and statistics highlighted.
Serious accident in Telgte: 12-year-old cyclist injured!
On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, there was a serious traffic accident in Telgte in which a 12-year-old racing cyclist from Everswinkel was seriously injured. The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. on Delsener Heide Street when the young cyclist was on the bike path towards Warendorfer Straße and collided with a 62-year-old car driver from Telgte in the junction area. The rescue workers immediately rushed to the scene of the accident and took the injured boy to a hospital, while the property damage is estimated at around 1,200 euros. If you have any questions, the press office of the Warendorf police and the control center are available outside office hours using the contact numbers provided Radio WAF.
As the insurers' accident research (UDV) finds, cyclists have been increasingly affected by serious accidents in recent years. Particularly worrying are the statistics that show that almost 27,400 cycling accidents occurred in 2023 without any external influence. A third of these accidents resulted in death or serious injuries, with the most common causes often being the weather and inadequate infrastructure. These are aspects that the incident in Telgte clearly illustrates. The number of accidents increases dramatically, especially in winter, when road conditions are worse daily news.
Road safety for cyclists
What makes cycling so dangerous? A study by the Federal Statistical Office shows that around 28.3% of accidents can be attributed to the behavior of the cyclists themselves. These include technical problems, driving errors or ignoring traffic rules. This highlights the urgent need for training and awareness for cyclists, particularly around the proper use of e-bikes, the number of which has increased almost eightfold since 2014 Value guarantee.
Another factor is the infrastructure: almost every third single accident is attributed to inadequate traffic conditions. Especially for young cyclists, wearing a bicycle helmet can significantly reduce injuries. However, currently only around 26% of cyclists wear a helmet, indicating a clear gap in safety awareness.
When analyzing the dangers in road traffic, it becomes clear that collisions between cyclists and cars often lead to more serious injuries. In 2023, over 5,000 cyclists were seriously injured - an urgent appeal to all road users to drive carefully and considerately.
The accident in Telgte is a reminder that safety on the roads is a top priority. It is the responsibility of all road users to exercise caution and actively promote safety on the roads. The incident highlights not only the immediate dangers, but also the need for discussion about improving infrastructure for cyclists and promoting safe riding practices.