Worse bicycle accident in Würzburg: 58-year-old seriously injured!
Worse bicycle accident in Würzburg: 58-year-old seriously injured!
A serious bicycle accident made up for the citizens of Würzburg this morning. At around 10:30 a.m. the incident occurred in Schweinfurter Straße when a 58-year-old cyclist fell to the bus lane for an unknown cause of an 18 centimeter high curb.
The fall led to the cyclist sliding five meters above the asphalt and finally came to lie between the vehicles on the right of the two lanes. Witnesses of the accident are asked to report to the police on 0931-457-2230. According to the local media, including Infranken and Würzburger Leben , the cyclist suffered serious head injuries and was immediately admitted to a clinic.
background to the security risk for cyclists
Such accidents are not alone. According to a study of accident research by insurers (UDV), cyclists are increasingly affected by single accidents. In 2023 there were around 27,400 bike accidents without external influences, in which 6,400 people were seriously injured. It is striking that many of these accidents happen in the winter months when there are smooth roads and bad weather conditions. The increase in cyclists who have crashed alone is worrying and makes it clear that the topic of traffic safety for bicycles should be at the top of the agenda. You can find out more at Tagesschau .
It is particularly noticeable that many cyclists indicate lack of infrastructure as the main cause of their accidents. Course edges and tram rails are considered dangerous elements that often lead to falls. In its investigations, the UDV has urged that such points should be revised in order to reduce the risk of accidents.In this context, it becomes clear that cycling is not only an environmentally friendly form of mobility, but is also associated with considerable dangers. The city of Würzburg and other municipalities are now required to make the bike paths safer in order to better protect Bavarian cyclists and maintain the joy of cycling.
We wish the injured cyclist quick recovery and hope for clues that can contribute to clarifying the course of the accident.
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| Ort | Schweinfurter Straße, Würzburg, Deutschland |
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