Cyclists Crash Into Crowd At German Track Championships

The last time of nan German Track Cycling Championships was abandoned aft respective spectators were injured erstwhile 2 cyclists collapsed into nan crowd.

The incident happened connected nan last crook of nan men's keirin semi-finals arsenic nan 2 riders careered complete nan barriers astatine a velocity of astir 35mph astatine nan way successful Dudenhofen, occidental Germany.

Seven spectators were injured, immoderate seriously, pinch 2 needing to beryllium airlifted to hospital. The 2 cyclists escaped pinch insignificant injuries.

Two helicopters, six ambulances and an emergency expert attended nan incident.

"The wellness of athletes and spectators ever comes first. Cancelling nan arena was truthful unavoidable. Best wishes for a speedy betterment spell retired to each those injured," said German Cycling trading and communications serviceman Oliver Streich.

Chairman of Dudenhofen Cycling Club, Jens Hartwig, said: "I'm shocked by nan accident. We've had a cycling show present successful Dudenhofen for 5 days. Of course, no-one wanted nan arena to extremity for illustration this. I wish everyone progressive a speedy and afloat recovery."