A cyclists's just been hit outside my office by a van (Hammersmith Road junction with Shortlands W6 7JP). Police are on the scene. Cyclist has just got up but was knocked clear of the bike and the bike went right under the van.
He's up and was taking pictures, but has now disappeared off into an ambulance. A competent-looking first-aider was on hand and the van driver moved his van out of the way and off the bike before getting out and waiting for the police. A lady had to light his cigarette for him because he was shaking so hard. The cyclist landed on his back and it looked like his helmet smacked the road. Looked like a very lucky escape.
So glad that this wasn't another fatality thread. It is also nice to know that the driver was shaking, he may just adjust his driving in future (that isn't to say the cyclist was not at fault, btw.)
Indeed, the driver acted responsibly. He jumped out to check the guy was ok, moved his van out of the road and then got out from behind the wheel as he was clearly in shock and looked quite ill. He then spoke, at length, to the police. Pity an idiot scooter driver felt the need to squeeze through the traffic and right past the still-prone cyclist's head. Sigh.
