Accident in Mallorca: German Cycling Team Riders Hit by Car

Six riders from the German track cycling national team were hospitalized after being hit by a car during a training session in Mallorca, but none are in critical condition.

A serious accident occurred during a training session of the German track cycling national team in Mallorca. The incident involved a collision between the team's riders and a car, resulting in six cyclists being hospitalized. According to the German Cycling Federation, the riders are currently receiving medical treatment.

The accident occurred on Monday morning when the team departed from their hotel in Palma to embark on a training ride. Riders Benjamin Boos, Tobias Buck-Gramcko, Bruno Kessler, Moritz Augenstein, Louis Gentzik, and Max-David Briese were struck by a car driven by an 89-year-old individual who failed to notice the group of cyclists. Fortunately, none of the riders are reported to be in critical condition.

Ein 89-Jähriger verwickelt sechs Fahrer der deutschen Bahnrad-Nationalmannschaft auf Mallorca in einen Verkehrsunfall. Einige Sportler erleiden schwere Verletzungen, teilt der deutsche Radsport-Verband German Cycling mit. https://t.co/A5prk2K2KB

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The German Cycling Federation has stated that national coach Lucas Schädlich witnessed the accident unfold from his car, which was following the group of riders. Emergency assistance was promptly provided to the injured cyclists at the scene. The incident is currently under investigation, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.