Image: VOLKER Weihbold
The 45-year-old Czech citizen was probably cycling on the B126 from Bad Leonfelden in the direction of the Weigetschlag border crossing when the accident occurred. At road kilometer 32.7, the cyclist is said to have touched a road marker with the handlebars, according to the police. Then he must have fallen. Passers-by found the man lying unconscious next to the road and immediately set the rescue chain in motion. According to the emergency doctor, the 45-year-old was seriously injured. After first aid, he was flown to the Kepler University Hospital in Linz by rescue helicopter.
Source: Nachrichten