Cyclist killed after truck collision on bridge near Paris National Assembly
A 57-year-old woman died when a truck struck her on a bridge facing the National Assembly in Paris.
The accident occurred as the cyclist and a truck turned right onto the Concorde bridge, which links the 7th and 8th arrondissements. Police say the driver failed to see the cyclist, leading to a fatal impact. The collision is believed to involve a blind-spot issue. The mayor of the 8th arrondissement, Catherine Lécuyer, was scheduled to visit the site.
Why it matters
The death underscores ongoing risks for cyclists in dense city traffic and the need for better vehicle blind-spot protections.
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