Racing cyclist seriously injured: drama in Lengerich's road traffic!

Racing cyclist seriously injured: drama in Lengerich's road traffic!

Lengerich, Deutschland - drama on the street in Lengerich!

On Thursday, October 31, a shocking traffic accident occurred around 5:30 p.m., which seriously injured a 61-year-old racing cyclist from the Netherlands. The cyclist was traveling on Osnabrücker Straße in the direction of Lengerich when the accident happened.

Suddenly the cyclist wanted to turn left on Schollbrucher Strasse. But at the same time, a 44-year-old woman from Tecklenburg tried to overtake him in her Opel Corsa. The catastrophic result: a violent collision! The Dutch fell and had to be transported to the hospital with serious injuries. Fortunately, the Tecklenburg native was unharmed. The property damage is estimated at around 1,000 euros.

frightening circumstances

The incident shows the dangers in road traffic, especially for cyclists who are often disadvantageous. While the police investigation continues, it is clear: a moment of carelessness led to a terrible incident. The responsibility for safety on the streets lies with all road users.