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Serious accident in Cologne: Cyclist in danger of death after collision!
In Cologne city center, a VW driver seriously injured a cyclist after ignoring a red light. Looking for witnesses.
Serious accident in Cologne: Cyclist in danger of death after collision!
On Thursday, June 5th, a serious traffic accident occurred in downtown Cologne, which caused life-threatening injuries to a cyclist. The incident happened around 4:10 p.m. at the intersection of Agrippastraße and Neuköllner Straße. A 46-year-old driver of a VW Crafter is said to have run a red light, causing him to hit the cyclist head-on. According to rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de, the cyclist suffered serious head injuries and had to be taken to a clinic immediately.
Eyewitnesses reported that the driver of the van was heading towards Tel-Aviv-Straße, while the cyclist was driving along Agrippastraße towards Kämmergasse ksta.de. The accident led to the complete closure of Agrippastraße as the police traffic accident investigation team secured all relevant evidence and began questioning witnesses.
Current situation
The traffic situation is currently tense as the closure of Agrippastraße is causing significant traffic delays. Appeals from the police ask passers-by who may have information about the accident to come forward. Relevant information can be given by calling 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de rheinische-anzeigenblaetter.de.
Traffic safety in Cologne
Accidents like this highlight traffic safety in Cologne. According to the police, there are several hundred accidents every year involving cyclists. The authorities emphasize the importance of being careful on the roads, especially in densely populated inner city areas where both pedestrians and cyclists rely on drivers.