Accident -Southwark Bridge

[Sig SilverPrinter]

Just saw a cyclist under a cement mixer at the corner of the bridge.
looks like he went straight under between the front wheels , I hope hes ok ,he was on a bianchi.
This has shook me up a bit ,got the shakes and a bit tearful.

 

[fossyant]

Not another.....

 

[TinyCyclist]

I went past just as the fire crew turned up and were trying to get him out from under the front wheels. Didn't look good. I feel sick.

 

[ianrauk]

Oh dear

 

[numbnuts]

and all we can do is hope a pray

 

[Origamist]

Sebastian Lukomski was killed by a HGV at this junction in 2004 and a rider was killed close to this location in 2008:

http://www.cyclechat.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=403811&postcount=18

I hope the rider pulls through.

 

[Jake]

shoot

 

[Crankarm]

BBC R2 news reporting Southwark Bridge still (with added emphasis) closed due to an "accident" between Upper Thames Street and Southwark Street.

I hope the cyclist is ok or pulls through.

 

[Sig SilverPrinter]

Sebastian Lukomski was killed by a HGV at this junction in 2004 and a rider was killed close to this location in 2008:

i remember the Sebastian accident as I was on the bridge when it happened

When I saw it this morning I thought the vehicle hadn't made the turn as it came to a shuddering halt, and had hit the traffic lights.

 

[hackbike 666]

The 2008 accident I fell off (Chain Broke) right on the corner of Upper Thames Street/Southwark Bridge then there was the accident there 5 days later.

I rarely use the route now as you are mixing it with big vehicles all the time plus the fact I found Southwark Bridge a real pain.I use London Bridge now.Big buses don't seem as bad and Waterloo Bridge coming back.

 

[Flyingfox]

I must have arrived at this spot (cnr Lower Thames St & Southwark Bridge) about 5 mins after it happened, and if the cyclist survived it would be a miracle. It's about time something was done at this junction, as there is a cycle lane up to the lights and loads of HGV's due to all the building work - most of which turn left onto Southwark Bridge.

Unfortunately many vehicles never indicate to turn left until the lights go green, and even more unfortunately a lot of cyclists still don't take this into account when approaching stationary traffic at lights. I no longer go alongside any vehicle be it lorry, car or motorbike if the lights are red - much safer to stay at the rear of the vehicle in front.

 

[hackbike 666]

It's a terrible road mixed with the fact you are sharing the cycle lane in the rush hour with motorbikes.

 

[PK99]

I no longer go alongside any vehicle be it lorry, car or motorbike if the lights are red - much safer to stay at the rear of the vehicle in front.

Very wise - I apply that rule to anything larger than a car, and will only pass a couple of cars if i see the light turn red just in front

 

[addictfreak]

I must have arrived at this spot (cnr Lower Thames St & Southwark Bridge) about 5 mins after it happened, and if the cyclist survived it would be a miracle. It's about time something was done at this junction, as there is a cycle lane up to the lights and loads of HGV's due to all the building work - most of which turn left onto Southwark Bridge.

Unfortunately many vehicles never indicate to turn left until the lights go green, and even more unfortunately a lot of cyclists still don't take this into account when approaching stationary traffic at lights. I no longer go alongside any vehicle be it lorry, car or motorbike if the lights are red - much safer to stay at the rear of the vehicle in front.

A wise rule and one I have always followed. Being the holder of an HGV license I can see both sides. If you go up the inside of an HGV or other large vehicle you may not be seen by the driver. Sometimes its due to a blind spot other times simply by the driver not looking.
Dont do it guys, its not worth the risk to save a few seconds.

 

[Origamist]

BBC R2 news reporting Southwark Bridge still (with added emphasis) closed due to an "accident" between Upper Thames Street and Southwark Street.

I hope the cyclist is ok or pulls through.

S Bridge is now open again. Hopefully this bodes well.