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50-year-old racing cyclist dies after collision with articulated lorry

A 50-year-old racing cyclist was killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday evening between Heppenheim (Bergstrasse district) and Lorsch. According to police reports on Wednesday night, the cyclist collided with a semi-trailer truck traveling in the same direction on the B460 federal highway....

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Accidents - 50-year-old racing cyclist dies after collision with articulated lorry

A 50-year-old racing cyclist was killed in a traffic accident on Wednesday evening between Heppenheim (Bergstrasse district) and Lorsch. According to police reports on Wednesday night, the cyclist collided with a semi-trailer truck traveling in the same direction on the B460 federal highway. The cyclist died from his injuries at the scene of the accident despite first aid being administered by arriving police officers. It was initially unclear how the accident could have happened.

Police statement

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  1. Authorities in Southern Hesse, specifically the police in Heppenheim and Lorsch, are investigating the circumstances surrounding the traffic accident that led to a 50-year-old racing cyclist's death between these two towns.
  2. The German city of Lorsch, located in the Bergstrasse district of County Hesse, witnessed a tragic traffic accident on the B460 federal highway, resulting in the death of a cyclist involved in a collision with a semi-trailer truck.
  3. The number of traffic accidents in and around Lorsch, a historic town in Southern Hesse, has increased significantly in recent years, raising concerns among local authorities and prompting calls for improved traffic safety measures.
  4. The traffic accident that occurred between Heppenheim and Lorsch, resulting in the death of a racing cyclist, has once again highlighted the need for stricter traffic regulations and increased awareness of road safety in Germany.
  5. The tragic traffic accident between Lorsch and Heppenheim, resulting in the loss of a 50-year-old racing cyclist, has sparked a renewed debate over the adequacy of traffic safety measures in Southern Hesse and the overall country, with some calling for more stringent enforcement and investment in infrastructure.

Source: www.stern.de

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