Six German Cyclists Injured in Mallorca Car Crash

Six members of the German national track cycling team were injured after being struck head-on by a car driven by an 89-year-old man during a training session in Mallorca, Spain. Although their injuries included multiple fractures, they were not life-threatening, according to the team's statement. The injured cyclists include 2024 world championship medalists Benjamin Boos and Bruno Kessler, along with Tobias Buck-Gramcko, Moritz Augenstein, Max-David Briese, and Louis Gentzik. The incident occurred after only 2.7 kilometers into their training ride and was witnessed by team coaches. The cyclists were preparing for the upcoming European track championships in Belgium next month. This incident highlights the ongoing risks professional cyclists face from vehicles on European roads.