Teenager of 15 years injured after bicycle fall in Uvaranas

A 15-year-old was injured after a bicycle crash in Uvaranas, in Ponta Grossa, on Wednesday (14). The accident occurred at the intersection of Teixeira Mendes and Carlos Carvalho streets.

According to the information obtained at the scene, the young man was still on a bicycle when a problem had occurred in the front of the vehicle. The initial suspicion is that the suspension or the front wheel has presented a failure, causing the fall.

With the impact against the floor, the teenager suffered abrasions to the face and hands.

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A team from Siate, from the Fire Department, was mobilized to provide assistance to the cyclist. After the first care still at the site of the occurrence, the adolescent would be referred for medical attention.

Initially, the injuries presented by the young man were mainly abrasions caused by the fall. The exact circumstances that caused the accident have not yet been officially clarified.

The intersection where the fall occurred is in the region of Uvaranas, one of the areas of greatest circulation of vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists of Ponta Grossa.

The case also draws attention to the care with the maintenance of the bicycles, mainly components such as tires, brakes, suspension and fixing of the wheels, which can compromise the safety during travel when they present problems.

More information on the health status of the adolescent may be disclosed if there is an official update on the care.