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E-bike rider critically injured in accident

An e-bike rider has suffered life-threatening injuries in a fall in Münster. According to the police, the 62-year-old was riding on Thursday morning while a car was parked to the right of the cycle path. The 38-year-old driver of the car had opened his door when the woman approached the vehicle...

An arrow points the way to a hospital emergency room. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de
An arrow points the way to a hospital emergency room. Photo.aussiedlerbote.de

Traffic - E-bike rider critically injured in accident

An e-bike rider has suffered life-threatening injuries in a fall in Münster. According to the police, the 62-year-old was riding on Thursday morning while a car was parked to the right of the cycle path. The 38-year-old driver of the car had opened his door when the woman approached the vehicle from behind. Whether she hit the open driver's door and fell or whether she fell during an evasive maneuver was initially under investigation. The 62-year-old woman was taken to hospital.

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The e-bike incident in Münster led to a surge in discussions about traffic safety and vehicle-pedestrian interactions in North Rhine-Westphalia. Despite the car being parked properly, the accident serves as a reminder for drivers to be more conscious of their surroundings, especially when opening doors near traffic. The woman involved in the incident was transferred to a hospital in critical condition, with authorities urging the public to avoid speculating about the cause of the accident until an investigation is concluded. Subsequently, the city of Münster emphasized the importance of road safety measures, encouraging caution and awareness among all road users.

Source: www.stern.de

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