A junior cycling race in Germany descended into chaos when an elderly woman on a mobility scooter inadvertently caused a dramatic multi-rider crash.
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The incident unfolded during the Saarland Trofeo Juniors event on Sunday, as more than 100 cyclists competed in one of the country's premier youth races.
As the race sped past spectators, the woman slowly moved her mobility scooter into the roadway, triggering a chain reaction that sent several riders crashing to the ground.
Bike Race Crash Caused by Mobility Scooter Incident
The shocking collision was captured on video by a stunned spectator and quickly spread across social media.
Footage shows the woman gradually edging her scooter out from a crowd and into the path of the approaching cyclists.
One rider managed to avoid her at the last moment. However, the cyclist directly behind was unable to react in time.
The rider slammed into the side of the scooter and was launched through the air before crashing heavily onto the road.
Several other cyclists were unable to avoid the fallen rider, resulting in a pile-up that left multiple competitors sprawled across the course.
The dramatic footage highlights the speed at which the peloton was traveling when the incident occurred.
According to The Telegraph, all of the cyclists involved escaped serious injury despite the frightening nature of the crash.
