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CNA
07-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Riders crash into crowd at German Track Championships
Two spectators were flown to hospital by rescue helicopter at the German Track Cycling Championships on Sunday after two riders went over the barriers at high speed and crashed into the crowd, organisers said. The incident, which occurred during the elite keirin semi-finals, left seven spectators injured and led to the remainder of the final day of competition being called off. The German Cycling Federation (BDR) reported on Monday that the two seriously injured spectators were no longer in critical condition and both riders involved in the accident have been given the all-clear, having sustained only minor injuries. "The health of athletes and spectators always comes first," BDR marketing and communications officer Oliver Streich said in a statement. "There was therefore no alternative to cancelling the event." "We are, of course, deeply sorry that the German Championships had to end with such a shocking incident and that spectators were also involved. We wish all those affected a good and speedy recovery," Guenter Schabel, BDR Vice President said.
The Independent
07-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Spectators injured as cyclists crash into crowd at German Track Championships
The German Track Cycling Championships came to an abrupt end on their final day after two cyclists crashed into the crowd, causing the meeting to be abandoned. Two spectators had to be airlifted to hospital and a total of seven were injured after the incident, on the final bend of the men's keirin semi-finals, when two riders hit the barriers travelling at around 35mph. Two helicopters, six ambulances and an emergency doctor were in attendance. The cyclists emerged with minor injuries. The event was taking place in Dudenhofen, western Germany, and was immediately called off after the incident to allow medical personnel to treat the injured. German Cycling marketing and communications officer Oliver Streich said abandoning the event was unavoidable 'The health of athletes and spectators always comes first,' he explained. 'Best wishes for a speedy recovery go out to all those injured.' Chairman of the Dudenhofen Cycling Club, where the event was being staged, Jens Hartwig, said: "I'm shocked by the accident. We've had a cycling festival here in Dudenhofen for five days. Of course, no-one wanted the event to end like this. I wish everyone involved a speedy and full recovery."
