Two e-bike riders seriously hurt following Kitchener crash
Waterloo Regional Police and first responders were called to the scene on Manitou Drive, between Wabanaki Drive and Sasada Drive, around 9:30 p.m.
Police said a 22-year-old man from Kitchener had been riding an e-bike in the eastbound bike lane, going the opposite direction, when a 50-year-old Kitchener man on an e-bike going the 'proper' direction approached at the same time, leading to them being hit.
Both riders were sent to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The area was closed for investigation but had since reopened.
Police have asked anyone with information or video of the incident to call 519-570-9777 ext. 8856.
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