Cyclist dies after being hit by tractor at roundabout in Aberdeen

[Stig-OT-Dump]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-north-east-orkney-shetland-20419642
RIP.

If I hadn't taken yesterday off, I'd have been cycling through the roundabout at about the time of the accident, instead of driving through just after. Too soon to know facts.
Stig

 

[ianjmcd]

A cyclist has died after being hit by tractor at a roundabout in Aberdeen.
The man, who suffered serious injuries in the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Grampian Police were investigating the collision, which took place on Anderson Drive at 6.15pm, on Tuesday night and closed the road as a result.
A spokesman for the police force said: "The collision involving a pedal cyclist and a heavy goods vehicle tractor unit occurred at 6.15pm today [Tuesday November 20] at the roundabout junction with Kings Gate.
"As a result of the collision, the male pedal cyclist involved sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene."
The road was likely to remain closed for a number of hours while investigations into the accident were conducted.

 

[deptfordmarmoset]

A cyclist has died after being hit by tractor at a roundabout in Aberdeen.
The man, who suffered serious injuries in the accident, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Grampian Police were investigating the collision, which took place on Anderson Drive at 6.15pm, on Tuesday night and closed the road as a result.
A spokesman for the police force said: "The collision involving a pedal cyclist and a heavy goods vehicle tractor unit occurred at 6.15pm today [Tuesday November 20] at the roundabout junction with Kings Gate.
"As a result of the collision, the male pedal cyclist involved sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene."
The road was likely to remain closed for a number of hours while investigations into the accident were conducted.

 

[Dajoker188]

May he rest in peace. This what put me off road biking for a very long time. I was thinking about taking my specialized out for a spin but might reconsider now

 

[Nebulous]

Story now changed to say it was a lorry. I don't like Anderson Drive at all for cycling. Even crossing it at busy times is a worry. My main junction is traffic light controlled rather than a rab.
Condolences to the family - tough days ahead.

 

[sidevalve]

Very sad, but as usual we have no details so it's impossible to form a conclusion.

 

[Sandra6]

So sad, my thoughts are with the families of all concerned.

 

[Col5632]

Very sad, thoughts defo with the family

 

[Strathlubnaig]

Sad news indeed, whenever I cycle in ABZ I always feel vulnerable, it is so busy at times, and driver frustration levels are high.
To the folk who say a by pass is not needed then take note of this tragedy.

 

[numbnuts]

RIP condolances to family and friends

 

[Herbie]

A cyclist was killed last night in Aberdeen on one its busiest roundabouts.A collision with a lorry apparently.Police haven't named him but he was wearing hi viz gear and had good lighting,Sad news

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Acht!

 

[markharry66]

Rip so sad my thoughts are with his family how long does this have to go on for

 

[Piemaster]

RIP

I was commuting there up to middle of this year. Anderson Drive = A90 = main route through Aberdeen. Mostly horrible to cycle and I tried to avoid it as much as possible.

 

[green1]

I was commuting there up to middle of this year. Anderson Drive = A90 = main route through Aberdeen. Mostly horrible to cycle and I tried to avoid it as much as possible.

No it's not, according to the experts on here it Aberdeen's bypass.