Two helicopters, six ambulances and emergency doctors arrived at the scene immediately after the accident.
DUDENHOFEN:The final day of the German Track Cycling Championships has been postponed after a crash involving two cyclists left several spectators injured.
The incident occurred on the final bend of the men’s keirin semi-finals, when two cyclists crashed into spectators while going over obstacles at around 35 mph.
Seven spectators, including two cyclists, were injured in the crash, some of them seriously, and two were airlifted to hospital by helicopter. Both cyclists suffered minor injuries.
Two helicopters, six ambulances and emergency doctors arrived at the scene shortly after the crash.
German Cycling’s marketing and communications officer Oliver Streeck said the health of the sport and spectators should always be the top priority. The cancellation of the event was therefore unavoidable. Prayers are being offered for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“I am shocked by this accident,” said Jens Hartwig, chairman of the Dudenhofen cycling club. “We had a cycling festival here for five days, and no one wanted the event to end like this. I wish all the victims a speedy and full recovery.”
