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Bicyclist dies in truck accident

A bicyclist was hit by a truck in Dresden and later died in the hospital. According to media reports, the truck hit the bicyclist while turning.

The cyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries (image).
The cyclist was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries (image).

accident in Dresden - Bicyclist dies in truck accident

In the Dresden district of Gruna, a lorry hit and fatalely injured a cyclist. The accident occurred in the Schneebergstraße in the morning, according to a police spokesperson. He initially provided no details about the accident.

According to media reports, the lorry struck the cyclist while turning. The cyclist was revived at the scene but later died in the hospital. The lorry driver and four first-responders suffered shocks.

Following the tragic incident, authorities in Saxony have urged increased traffic safety measures in the Gruna district, particularly along Schneebergstraße, due to the high frequency of accidents. Despite the measures, traffic accidents remain a concern in this area.

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