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Cyclist seriously injured after accident in Haarlem

A cyclist was seriously injured this morning in a single-vehicle accident on the Schoterweg in Haarlem. Emergency responders and a trauma helicopter arrived at the scene to provide medical support, while police investigate the cause of the incident.

A cyclist sustained serious injuries following a single-vehicle accident on the Schoterweg in Haarlem this morning. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene immediately to provide assistance, and a trauma helicopter was deployed to support the medical personnel on site. The responders set up a privacy screen to allow the medical team to treat the victim on a nearby grass field. Local authorities confirmed that no other vehicles were involved in the incident. Police are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, as the exact cause of the accident remains unknown at this time. Information regarding the current health status of the victim has not yet been released by officials. The area remained blocked off for a period while investigators gathered evidence and the emergency response took place.

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

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