Cyclist died after a tree fell on him in Villamaría, Caldas

A dead cyclist, more than 20 fallen trees and power poles, caused a strong rain in the Gallinazo village of the municipality of Villamaría.

The emergency It was quickly attended to by the Manizales Official Fire Department and relief agencies; However, unfortunately, nothing could be done for the cyclist.

According to the authorities report, a man, 50 years old and who has not been identified, was on his bicycle under a torrential rain. Downpour.

The rain and gale were so strong that trees in the area and power poles began to fall. In fact, several cars were trapped between the branches.

According to the local newspaper Homelandunfortunately One of the trees fell on the man and the force of the impact caused him to crash into a car.. The victim suffered a neck trauma which subsequently caused his death.

Carlos Arévalo, Operational Commander, confirmed the death and the Judicial Police removed the body.

On the other hand, the Caldas Environment Secretariat stated: “Unfortunately one of the trees fell and hit a cyclist who was passing through the area, causing his death.”

After the fact, the road was completely closed. The authorities and some local people worked to remove the obstacles and put the road back into operation.

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