Driving in Spain
Two Cyclists Killed in Barcelona
Two cyclists have been killed and three others injured in an incident on the C-243c in Castellbisbal, Barcelona, the Servei Català de Trànsit (SCT) has reported. According to the reports from the authorities dealing with the incident, a vehicle rammed a group of eight cyclists before the driver fled the scene at 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, August 21.
An investigation is now underway to determine what happened and why the group, who were all from the Club Ciclista Rubí club, were hit, with one being confirmed dead at the scene, the second fatality being at the Vall d’Hebron Hospital, after the victim had been flown by helicopter.
In addition to the two deceased, there are three injured cyclists: one is in critical condition, and another is less serious; Both have been transferred to the Bellvitge Hospital. The third wounded cyclist suffered minor injuries and has received a medical discharge at the scene.
The Sistema d’Emergències Mèdiques (SEM) activated six ambulances and a medicalised helicopter, while the Fire Department has mobilised five crews to the scene.
⚫ Un #accident on hi ha implicats diversos ciclistes obliga a tallar la C-243c a Castellbisbal.
Efectius treballant @mossos @semgencat
📽 Imatges helicòpter SCT pic.twitter.com/EZelq6BLS1
— Trànsit (@transit) August 21, 2022
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