High mountains. Three cyclists were injured in an accident just a few hours apart

On Tuesday, July 12, at 10:30 AM in Baratier, a La Poste vehicle collided and struck a bicycle at the intersection of D340/D40.

High mountains. Three cyclists were injured in an accident just a few hours apart

On Tuesday, July 12, at 10:30 AM in Baratier, a La Poste vehicle collided and struck a bicycle at the intersection of D340/D40. A 16-year-old girl was hurt in her face and suffered a fracture. The firefighters took care of her and she was taken to the Gap hospital. It is still not known what caused the accident.

Around 10:30 a.m. an 18-year-old bicycle rider on the D38 in Saint-Crepin was also struck by lightning. Firefighters transported the young man, who had suffered injuries to his elbow and leg, to the Briancon hospital.

Around 2 p.m., a 35-year old cyclist fell on the descent while cycling on the D40. Multiple bruises were sustained by the victim who crashed into the guardrail. Firefighters evacuated her to the Embrun Hospital Center.