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Shock in Düsseldorf: cyclist fatally hit by bus!
A bus hit a 63-year-old cyclist in Düsseldorf, who suffered life-threatening injuries. The police are investigating.
Shock in Düsseldorf: cyclist fatally hit by bus!
A serious accident occurred on Friday afternoon in Düsseldorf when a cyclist was hit by a bus. The 63-year-old woman was crossing the pedestrian traffic light when the light was green when the 62-year-old bus driver, who was driving a vehicle on line 862 towards Belsenplatz, missed the red traffic light. The incident occurred on Pariser Straße and resulted in the cyclist having to be taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. The police secured the scene of the accident and immediately began investigating the exact cause of the accident, while there were traffic delays in the city center caused by the rescue work. According to Tixio, the injured cyclist's life is initially in danger.
Where is the safety on the roads?
The incident again raises questions about the safety of cyclists in urban areas. Collisions between vehicles and cyclists occur again and again, often resulting in serious injuries. The Düsseldorf police have already announced that they will carry out more detailed investigations after the accident in order to identify any existing security gaps and take appropriate measures.
Renewed debate about road safety
The discussion about securing cycle paths and traffic monitoring in critical areas is being fueled again by such tragic accidents. City planners and traffic authorities are required to pay more attention to safe crossing options for cyclists and to communicate the requirements for road users more clearly. A uniform approach could help prevent such incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the news about the serious accident spreads and leaves no one untouched. The question arises as to what is necessary to better protect cyclists on Düsseldorf's roads and to make vehicle drivers sufficiently aware of road safety.