Cyclist tradgedy.

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A cyclist was killed when he and his colleague were hit by a car on the N19 freeway near Westville in Durban,(South Africa) Netcare 911 has said.

Spokesperson Chris Botha said the two cyclists were riding a tandem bicycle when car hit them.

"One of the cyclists died at the scene and the other one was taken to St Augustine's hospital where he was in a critical condition," Botha said.

http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=13&art_id=qw1155367081900B223&newslett=1

I hope the collegue is okay!

The cycling situation in South Africa has become ridiculous. Everyday one hears about a cyclist getting knocked down and/or killed.

Any ideas on what we can do?

I hope the collegue is okay!I COULDNT FIND a folow up to the accident but its tragic out there
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I still believe in the introduction of cycle lanes/paths. I know many organisations and individuals have spent hour’s lobby-ing the cause. But it seems the politicians only entertain the ideas close to election time, make the promises and then promptly forget about it.