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Monday, 27 July 2020 - 09:31

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Cyclist hit by police van in Rotterdam; Woman seriously hurt

A cyclist was injured in Rotterdam during the early hours of Monday morning when she was hit by a police van on Hofplein. The woman was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, Rijnmond reports.

The accident happened just after midnight. Photos from the scene show a massive dent and hole in the windshield of the police vehicle.

The cause of the accident is not yet know. The police are investigating.

Een vrouw is afgelopen nacht zwaargewond geraakt nadat zij op haar fiets werd geschept door een politiebus op het Hofplein in Rotterdam. Hoe het ongeval precies heeft kunnen gebeuren is nog onduidelijk. Verkeersongevallen analisten van de politie onderzoeken de zaak. pic.twitter.com/9hVX4Hbabd

— Joey Bremer (@010fotograaf) July 27, 2020

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