Cyclist injured in early morning accident

This morning at 7:30 a.m. an accident occurred on the corner of Totius- and Dr.-Beyers-Naudé-Straße, in which a cyclist was involved in a collision with a car.

According to Amos Tebeila, a concerned passerby at the scene of the accident, the bike’s chain hit the tar road, leaving the cyclist bleeding from his injuries.

An ambulance arrived at the scene to treat the injured man.

Tebeila told this Middelburg Observer“Cyclists are warned to be careful when cycling during rush hour as fast traffic could hit them.”

He also recommended that bicycles should be equipped with front, rear and wheel lights to improve visibility in both the evening and morning.

He also pointed out that cyclists should also wear reflective clothing to prevent similar exposure.

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