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Closed by Swedish Decree
Netherlands, Rotterdam, Bergse Bos.
In March 2007. reportedly on a Sunday, Hans Magnusson, the Swedish ambassador in the Netherlands, enjoyed a leisure visit to the Bergse Bos by bike, with his family. Unaware of the poor conditions of the bicycle paths in this city park, he rode into a deep pit. He made a severe fall, injuring his left knee.
Fortunately, his wife Britta and their youngest son Emil were able to avoid the dangerous hole. The front wheel of his bike was bent in such a way that it became unusable. An ambulance was present within 15 minutes after the emergency call came in.
Magnusson was released from the hospital the same day, although he needed to use crutches when he returned to the embassy the following day. He filed an official complaint with the City of Rotterdam.
Since April 1 2007, 60% of the bicycle paths in the Bergse Bos have been closed down by Swedish decree. Road works did not start until late April. It is expected that bicycle paths will not be reopened until July 30 2007, well into the holiday season. At present, it is not known if the Swedish ambassador will take part in the official re-opening of the bicycle paths in August.
Hellobo's excellent Rotterdam Feijenoord news photo inspired me to write about this Rotterdam news event.
Closed by Swedish Decree
Netherlands, Rotterdam, Bergse Bos.
In March 2007. reportedly on a Sunday, Hans Magnusson, the Swedish ambassador in the Netherlands, enjoyed a leisure visit to the Bergse Bos by bike, with his family. Unaware of the poor conditions of the bicycle paths in this city park, he rode into a deep pit. He made a severe fall, injuring his left knee.
Fortunately, his wife Britta and their youngest son Emil were able to avoid the dangerous hole. The front wheel of his bike was bent in such a way that it became unusable. An ambulance was present within 15 minutes after the emergency call came in.
Magnusson was released from the hospital the same day, although he needed to use crutches when he returned to the embassy the following day. He filed an official complaint with the City of Rotterdam.
Since April 1 2007, 60% of the bicycle paths in the Bergse Bos have been closed down by Swedish decree. Road works did not start until late April. It is expected that bicycle paths will not be reopened until July 30 2007, well into the holiday season. At present, it is not known if the Swedish ambassador will take part in the official re-opening of the bicycle paths in August.
Hellobo's excellent Rotterdam Feijenoord news photo inspired me to write about this Rotterdam news event.