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Accident in Pinellas sends cyclists to the hospital
Sunday, July 6th
Some of the injuries were serious according to a spokesman with St. Petersburg Fire and Rescue.

An accident early Sunday morning involving at least 16 bicycle riders and an automobile has closed 30th Ave. in St. Petersburg.

According to Rick Feinberg, a spokesman with St. Petersburg Fire Rescue, some of the riders injuries were very serious.

"At least five were traumatic in nature; one [rider] was airlifted by helicopter for treatment," Feinberg said. "Two were critically injured while others suffered cuts, bruises, broken bones, fractures."


The bicycle riders were part of the St. Petersburg Bicycle Club and the St. Pete Mad Dogs and were taking part in an organized weekend ride.

Some witnesses reported seeing the vehicle cross a double-yellow line along the roadway just before striking the cyclists. Feinberg said the driver of the vehicle has a medical history and is being evaluated.

"It’s too early to tell what may have led to this," Feinberg added. "We are concerned right now with getting treatment for those that have been injured. Some of the riders have been treated at the scene."

The road will remain closed for several hours and investigators gather evidence and clean up the scene.

Some riders received minor injuries such as bumps, bruises and cuts. Tune in to Bay News 9 for more.