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Cyclist injured after collision with regional bus in Heemstede

A cyclist was hospitalized with unknown injuries after colliding with a regional bus in Heemstede on Wednesday afternoon. Police are investigating the incident, which temporarily disrupted traffic on the Heemsteedse Dreef.

A cyclist sustained injuries following a collision with a regional bus in Heemstede around 12:20 p.m. on the Heemsteedse Dreef. Emergency services responded immediately to the scene, and although a trauma helicopter was initially requested, the victim was ultimately transported to a hospital via ambulance. The nature of the injuries remains unknown at this time.

Local police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident. Preliminary reports suggest the cyclist may have collided with the side of the bus as it passed, causing the individual to fall onto the roadway. The incident led to a temporary blockage of the Heemsteedse Dreef and caused significant delays for regional bus transit. Authorities have not yet provided further updates regarding the medical condition of the cyclist as their investigation continues.

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Based on reporting by rss. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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