Traffic accident Cyclist seriously injured in collision with car in Safnern

A cyclist was seriously injured in a collision with a car traveling in the same direction in Safnern on Wednesday night. She was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

The circumstances of the accident are unclear, as the Bern cantonal police wrote in a statement on Wednesday. They are looking for witnesses.

The police were alerted shortly before midnight. According to initial findings, the cyclist was traveling from Safnern on the main road in the direction of Meinisberg on the cycle lane, the press release continues.

For reasons that are still unclear, the cyclist collided with the car. The affected section of road was partially closed for the rescue and accident work.