Bicyclists Experience Crash at Crossroads - Female Sustains Severe Injuries
In the bustling district of Düsseldorf-Bilk, a dramatic collision between two cyclists took place on Thursday afternoon (June 5). A tragic incident left a 62-year-old woman requiring hospitalization, grappling with severe injuries.
Preliminary police investigations suggest that a 20-year-old local resident was riding his e-bike on Brunnenstraße, heading towards the city center, at about 5 pm. Meanwhile, the elderly woman was pedaling her bike on Merowingerstraße, also headed towards the city's heart. The fateful clash between the two occurred at the intersection of Ludwig-Hammer-Platz/Brunnenstraße.
The elderly cyclist lost control over her handlebars and sustained significant injuries, landing her in the hospital. The 20-year-old emerged unscathed from the collision, but both bicycles escaped the incident without any visible damage. The specific cause of the crash remains undetermined at the scene of the accident. Police are now delving into the details to piece together exactly what transpired.
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In the investigation following the collision, authorities will likely classify the incident as a road accident under the category of general-news. The sports section might also take interest in the incident, as it occurred in the district where a local cycling club, known for their competitive spirit, is based.
