accidents
Cyclist dies in Berlin after accident with truck
The destroyed bike of the deceased cyclist on the Bundesallee in Berlin-Wilmersdorf. photo
© Paul Zinken/dpa
A cement mixer hit her, and an ambulance arrived late at the scene of the accident because of a climate protest. The cyclist has now succumbed to her injuries.
The cyclist who was critically injured in an accident with a concrete mixer in Berlin is dead. The police and public prosecutor announced this on Friday. The 44-year-old died in hospital on Thursday evening.
According to the police, the woman had previously been declared brain dead. The accident caused a nationwide stir and discussion. According to the fire brigade, a special vehicle that was supposed to help free the injured person under the truck was stuck in a traffic jam on the city highway. This is said to have been triggered by an action by the climate protest group “Last Generation”.
continuation of the protests
Meanwhile, climate demonstrators continue their protest in Berlin with street blockades. A total of ten people took part in the actions, seven of whom were stuck to the asphalt, said a police spokeswoman. The protest group “Last Generation” published photos of the actions on Twitter and wrote: “We are continuing the blockades in #Berlin.”
The group is under criticism after the accident. Numerous politicians are calling for tougher action, and climate activists are increasingly being attacked on social networks.
The “Last Generation” asked on Friday: “Have courage. Support us!”. It went on to say: “The greatest risk for mankind is simply going on with everyday life. The greatest danger is that the government will not take even the simplest security measures.”