Cup broken off
Rest into spectators-serious accident at Bahnrad-DM
A serious accident occurred at the Deutsche Bahnrad championships. In a sprint race, two drivers crashed into the crowd over the gang. There were seriously injured.
The German championships in train cycling in Dudenhofen Rhineland-Palatinate were canceled after a serious accident in the early afternoon of the last day of the competition. According to initial information, all those involved in the accident is out of danger, but there are several seriously injured. Two rescue helicopters, six ambulances and an emergency doctor ensured medical care.
In the Keirin semi-final of the elite, two drivers plunged into a group of spectators at around 60 km/h in the target curve. While the two drivers got off lightly with abrasions and bruises, according to initial information, seven spectators were seriously injured. Two visitors were flown to the neighboring hospitals in the region with rescue helicopters.
Train wheel organizer shocked
“The health of athletes, spectators always proceeds. The abortion was therefore without alternative. The best recovery wishes go to all injuries,” said Oliver Streich, Vice President at German Cycling for Marketing and Communication, in a first reaction.
«I am shocked by the accident. We experienced a cycling festival here in Dudenhofen for five days. Of course, nobody wanted such an end to the event. I wish everyone involved quickly and complete recovery, »said Jens Hartwig, 1st chairman of the organizing RV Dudenhofen 1908.
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Source: Stern
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