At first glance, the white bicycle leaning against the streetlight may seem like just another forgotten object, but its stark, ghostly presence tells a much deeper story. This “ghost bike” stands as a memorial, marking the spot where a life was tragically lost in a cycling accident. In cities across Germany, these white bikes are placed at sites of fatal collisions, a haunting reminder of the fragility of life and the dangers faced by cyclists.
So sad. Some people here decorate spots where motorists or pedestrians have died with flowers and momentos that person would have loved as a memorial to them. It does remind one of how precious life is. Meaningful image.
Thanks for the comments. That accident happened in June 2020 (4 years ago). In this case, it was a collision between the cyclist and the tramway. It happened 50m away from my home. But we have regularly fatal accident involving a cyclist and a truck.
In the last 5 years, the city created a lot more bike-lane (i myself bike regularly to go to work).
Thanks for the comments. That accident happened in June 2020 (4 years ago). In this case, it was a collision between the cyclist and the tramway. It happened 50m away from my home. But we have regularly fatal accident involving a cyclist and a truck.
In the last 5 years, the city created a lot more bike-lane (i myself bike regularly to go to work).