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Cyclist critically injured in Copenhagen bridge accident; France arrests 32 for wildfires; 15 dead in Vietnam speedboat crash

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A cyclist is in critical condition after attempting to cross a bridge in Copenhagen while it was open.
  • Authorities have arrested 32 people suspected of starting wildfires in France, which has experienced its highest number of fires early in the year.
  • At least 15 people have died in a speedboat accident in Vietnam, with rescue operations ongoing.

A cyclist in Copenhagen is in critical condition after falling two meters onto the opposite bridge leaf while trying to cross Knippelsbro bridge as it was opening. The cyclist has been transported to the hospital. The bridge is currently closed due to the accident, and there is no timeline for its reopening.

Meanwhile, in France, 32 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of starting wildfires. The country has seen its highest number of early-year wildfires in two decades, with 275 fires recorded. The Interior Minister stated that these actions, which have catastrophic consequences and endanger firefighters, will be brought to court.

The cyclist is in critical condition and has fallen two meters down onto the opposite bridge leaf. The person has been transported to the hospital.

โ€” Mads ร˜stermarkVagtchef ved Kรธbenhavns Politi (Duty Officer at Copenhagen Police)

Separately, a speedboat accident in Vietnam has resulted in at least 15 deaths. The boat, carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members, capsized about 400 meters from the coast. Rescue efforts involving tourist boats and the coast guard saved 21 people. Authorities are still working to confirm the exact death toll.

These unacceptable actions, which lead to catastrophic consequences and endanger the lives of our firefighters, will now be brought before the courts.

โ€” Laurent NuรฑezFrance's Interior Minister, commenting on wildfire arrests
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.