Cyclist seriously injured after heavy collision with taxi near Amsterdam Central Station
A cyclist was critically injured after colliding with a taxi near Amsterdam Centraal when he allegedly crossed the De Ruijterkade against a red light. Emergency services transported the victim to the hospital, while police have seized the vehicles involved to conduct a forensic investigation.
A cyclist sustained serious injuries after colliding with a taxi near Amsterdam Centraal station. Witnesses reported that the cyclist entered the De Ruijterkade against a red light while traveling toward the IJ from an underpass, placing him in the path of a taxi exiting the Michiel de Ruijtertunnel. The impact was severe enough to throw the victim several meters through the air. Emergency responders provided immediate medical assistance before transporting the man to a hospital under urgent conditions, while the taxi driver remained uninjured and cooperated with police questioning.
Following the collision, authorities closed the De Ruijterkade to conduct a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the incident. Personnel from the Forensic Traffic Investigation unit examined the scene for evidence, and both the bicycle and the taxi were seized for further technical analysis. Police are continuing their inquiries into the exact sequence of events that led to the accident.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
