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Horrible accident in Vienna: Bus runs over cyclist's foot!
A cyclist in Leopoldau slipped and was run over by a bus. Both people involved suffered minor injuries.
Horrible accident in Vienna: Bus runs over cyclist's foot!
A serious incident occurred on September 22, 2025 in Vienna Floridsdorf. At around 2 p.m. there was an accident on Dr. Nekowitsch Street involving a 25-year-old cyclist, a pedestrian and a ten-year-old child. This accident not only raises questions about road safety, but also highlights the challenges that cyclists and pedestrians face every day.
According to reports, the cyclist overtook the pedestrian as he tried to turn left onto the grass verge. At that moment, however, he slipped and fell onto the road. The bus driver, who was nearby, was unable to react in time and ran over the cyclist's left foot. Fortunately, both the cyclist and the ten-year-old child suffered minor injuries. The police called to the scene have already started investigating the exact cause of the accident , reports 5min.
There is joy in tragedy
As bad as this accident is, there is a small ray of hope: the injured were largely spared serious consequences. According to initial reports, the ten-year-old child and the cyclist are in stable condition and are receiving necessary medical treatment. Nevertheless, the question arises as to how such tragic incidents can be avoided in the future.
Statistics show that Austria is continuously working on monitoring road safety. The one required by law Recording of road traffic accidents cases of personal injury are closely monitored. Daily data transmissions to Statistics Austria make it possible to constantly evaluate the state of road safety in Austria and, if necessary, to take preventive measures.
A look into the future
This incident represents another wake-up call for cyclists and pedestrians. It is becoming increasingly important to optimize traffic safety in urban areas. In any case, cycling is very popular in Vienna and is constantly gaining in importance. It is therefore crucial that all road users pay attention and show consideration for one another in order to avoid such terrifying moments. As the incident in Floridsdorf shows, even small inattention can have fatal consequences.
We hope that the police investigation will soon provide clearer answers and that the city will actively work to improve road safety for cyclists and pedestrians. It is up to all of us to take responsibility and treat each other with care so that we can continue to cycle and walk safely through Vienna , notes ORF Vienna.