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Man Seriously Injured in Bicycle-Car Collision in Uppsala

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Key Points
  • A man in his 50s was seriously injured in a bicycle-car collision in Uppsala on April 1, 2026.
  • Police spokesperson Stefan Larsson confirmed the cyclist was transported to hospital by ambulance.
  • Police are investigating the incident but have not indicated any suspicion of criminal activity.

A man in his 50s was seriously injured in a collision between a bicycle and a car in Uppsala on Tuesday afternoon. The accident occurred around 3:50 PM at the intersection of Vaksalagatan and Skölstavägen, according to Uppsala Nya Tidning.

Police spokesperson Stefan Larsson confirmed that the cyclist was transported to hospital by ambulance following the incident. "The collision occurred on a road," Larsson told TV4 Nyheterna, describing the event as serious.

The collision occurred on a road

Stefan Larsson, Police spokesperson

Emergency services responded to the scene after receiving a call about a person being struck by a vehicle. Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision but have indicated that no suspicion of criminal activity has been established at this time.

The injured man's condition was not immediately available, though both local media reports described his injuries as serious. The area around the intersection was temporarily closed as authorities conducted their initial investigation.

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