Shock in Gmunden: Racing cyclist seriously injured after collision!

Shock in Gmunden: Racing cyclist seriously injured after collision!

On Friday morning there was a shocking accident in Gmunden, in which an 85-year-old caught a racing cyclist, 66 years old with her car. According to , the older lady was on the road on Ohlsdorferstraße and wanted to turn to the parking lot of an inn when the cyclist came towards her. The collision was inevitable and led to the cyclist thrown against a fence.

The man suffered injuries unknown degrees and was immediately brought to the Salzkammergut Clinic Gmunden. This unpleasant event occurred around 11:45 a.m. and raises questions about the safety of the cycle paths in this region. It is particularly noteworthy that Gmunden is a popular destination for cyclists, with varied routes, such as the Mondsee 5-lake cycling marathon, which attracts over 1000 participants every year, such as Outdooractive . It remains to be hoped that such fatal clashes can be prevented by better traffic regulations and increased attention to both the drivers and the cyclist.