Electric bike rider is hit and seriously injured near Chiasso
Published: Thursday, Jun 27th 2024, 14:40
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A 55-year-old female electric cyclist was seriously injured in a traffic accident in southern Ticino on Thursday morning. She was hit by a car near a traffic circle.
According to the Ticino cantonal police, the accident occurred shortly before 9.15 a.m. in the municipality of Morbio Inferiore near Chiasso.
Due to the violent impact caused by the collision with a car, the cyclist fell to the ground and sustained serious injuries.
After initial treatment on the spot, the woman was transported to hospital. The affected section of road had to be temporarily closed to traffic.
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