Rider Down: Sunday 04 Dec

['Dale]

Pretoria - A cyclist is fighting for his life in hospital after he was struck by a car while cycling in Silverton on Sunday.

 

Netcare911 spokesperson Jeffrey Wicks said that the cause of the accident remained unclear.

 

The cyclist had apparently been struck by the car from behind and was thrown from his bike.

 

The crumpled wreckage of it became entangled in the undercarriage of the car.

 

When the paramedics arrived at accident, the man was in critical condition.

 

After he was stabilised he was transported to hospital for further urgent care.

[Tiny K]

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