A bicyclist sustained severe injuries following a car collision, as reported by the Polish police.

In Warendorf, Germany, on August 25, 2025, a tragic incident occurred at the intersection of Freckenhorster Straße, Wallpromenade, and August-Wessing-Damm. A 90-year-old cyclist was severely injured after being hit from behind by a silo truck.

The cyclist was traveling towards the city center on Freckenhorster Straße when the accident occurred. The original authority responsible for investigating the traffic accident is the local police department of Warendorf. Behind the cyclist was a 55-year-old woman from Bocholt, who was driving the silo truck.

The cyclist stopped at the traffic light for B 64 when the accident occurred. As a result, the cyclist was trapped under the silo truck and had to be rescued by firefighters. The injured man was promptly taken to a hospital by ambulance.

The Warendorf Police Control Center, which can be contacted at [email protected], was informed of the incident. The Warendorf Police Control Center can also be reached by phone at 02581/600-230, by fax at 02581/600-249, and online at https://warendorf.polizei.nrw/. For further information, the Warendorf Police Press Office can be contacted at [email protected].

In response to the incident, B 64 was closed between August-Wessing-Damm and Osttor until 16:00. The closure of Freckenhorster Straße towards the city center was still in effect at the time this press release was issued. The closure of the railway tracks was also still in effect.

A rescue helicopter was requested for medical assistance but was not needed. The rescue team provided support to a relative and the truck driver at the scene. An accident investigation team was called to document the traffic accident.

Our thoughts are with the injured cyclist and their family during this difficult time. We will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

A bicyclist sustained severe injuries following a car collision, as reported by the Polish police.