Serious accident in Cologne: Cyclists after collision in mortal danger!

Serious accident in Cologne: Cyclists after collision in mortal danger!

On Thursday, June 5, a serious traffic accident occurred in Cologne city center, which inflicted life -threatening injuries to a cyclist. The incident happened around 4:10 p.m. at the Agrippastraße and Neuköllner Straße intersection. A 46-year-old driver of a VW crafter is said to have run over a red traffic light, which gave him the cyclist head-on. According to [Rheinische-Verschwtebblaetter.de] (https://www.rheinische-verbvertblaetter.de/koeln/c-blütlicht/vw-fahrer-erfass-radfahrer-in-koeln-mann-wetbenschwebenschlicht-in-wetl, the cyclist suffered serious head injuries and had to be brought to a clinic immediately.

eyewitnesses reported that the VAN's driver was traveling towards Tel-Aviv-Straße, while the cyclist drove Agrippastraße towards Kämmergasse ksta.de. The accident led to the full closure of the Agrippastraße, as the police accident team ensured and started to ask witnesses to question all the relevant traces.

Current situation

The traffic situation is currently tense because the blocking of the Agrippastraße leads to considerable traffic disruptions. Deared Apelles from the police ask passers -by who may have information about the course of the accident. Appropriate information can be given on the phone number 0221 229-0 or by email to poststelle.koeln@polizei.nrw.de [Rheinische-Verschbersblaetter.de] (https://www.rheinische-webenblaetter.de/koeln/c-blaulicht/vw-fahrer-erfass-radfreuer-in-koeln-mann-wetbenschwebenschen-in-wehn

traffic safety in Cologne

accidents like this throw a skill light on traffic safety in Cologne. According to the police, there are several hundred accidents annually that affect cyclists. The authorities emphasize the importance of a careful handling of road traffic, especially in densely populated inner city areas, where both pedestrians and cyclists rely on driving.