Saxony-Anhalt: Cyclists hit by a turning truck

Colbitz (dpa/sa) - A cyclist was hit by a turning truck north of Magdeburg and seriously injured.

Saxony-Anhalt: Cyclists hit by a turning truck

Colbitz (dpa/sa) - A cyclist was hit by a turning truck north of Magdeburg and seriously injured. A rescue helicopter took the man to a clinic on Thursday, where he underwent emergency surgery, police said. The identity of the cyclist was not immediately known.

According to initial findings, the truck wanted to leave the A14 between Colbitz and Wolmirstedt. According to the police, the 55-year-old driver is said to have overlooked the cyclist when turning right, who is said to have been on a cycle lane. He is said to have worn a helmet. Because of the accident recording, there will be traffic restrictions in the area for several hours, it said.