Serious accident in Gelsenkirchen: Cyclist of truck recorded!

Serious accident in Gelsenkirchen: Cyclist of truck recorded!

Willy-Brandt-Allee, 45891 Gelsenkirchen, Deutschland - Shocking scenes in Gelsenkirchen: A 56-year-old cyclist was seriously injured on Thursday, October 31, 2024, in a tragic traffic accident!

It happened at the intersection of Willy-Brandt-Allee and Emscherstrasse around 4:11 p.m. The woman who was on her bike wanted to cross the Willy Brandt Allee when a 36-year-old truck driver turned right from Emscherstrasse and caught her. The force of the impact was devastating!

rescue worker in use

The fire brigade and an emergency doctor immediately hurried to the scene of the accident to help the injured cyclist. She was immediately cared for on site and then taken to a hospital for further treatment. The intersection was partially closed during the accident recording, which led to considerable traffic disruptions. A specialized team from the Bochum police is also on site to clarify the exact circumstances of the accident.

The investigation continues and it remains to be seen which further details will come to light. This tragic event once again raises questions about safety in road traffic!