A cyclist was seriously injured tonight after a fall from an unknown height from an opening bridge in Haarlem. Things went wrong on the Prinsenbrug around 6.30 pm. According to eyewitnesses, the victim fell from a great height.
The victim was treated for lengthy periods and taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said NH News know. Several ambulances and a trauma team were called in to provide assistance. A trauma doctor who was brought to Haarlem by car has provided medical support.
Several people witnessed the accident. According to them, the cyclist fell from a great height from the Prinsenbrug and landed on the ground in the middle of the bridge. The cause of the accident is currently still under investigation. Pending this investigation, the Prinsenbrug is therefore closed to traffic until further notice.
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