Police received an emergency call around 3:30 PM about a serious collision in central Uppsala. A 90-year-old male cyclist was struck by a bus on Kungsgatan, one of the city's main thoroughfares.
The injured man was transported to hospital by ambulance with injuries described as unclear by responding officers. Authorities confirmed the elderly cyclist remained conscious and able to speak following the impact.
Investigators have not yet determined what caused the collision on this busy Uppsala street. The accident occurred during afternoon hours when both vehicle and pedestrian traffic typically increases in the city center.
Road safety for elderly cyclists remains a concern in Swedish cities where cycling is a popular transportation method across all age groups. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of mixed traffic in dense urban areas.