Fatal traffic accident in Maria Hoop: one cyclist dies, another injured

A cyclist died in a traffic accident in Maria Hoop, Limburg, on Wednesday afternoon, the Limburg police reported on Wednesday. Another cyclist was injured and taken to the hospital.

The two cyclists were struck by a car around 5:35 p.m. on Annendaalderweg in the small village located on the German border. Emergency services, including a trauma helicopter, arrived swiftly on the scene. One of the cyclists succumbed to their injuries. Attempts to resuscitate them were unsuccessful.

The other cyclist was transported to the hospital by ambulance. The severity of their injuries is unknown.

The circumstances leading to the accident remain unclear. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident.