Six German endurance track cyclists, including 2024 track world championship medalists Benjamin Boos and Bruno Kessler, have sustained serious injuries after being hit head-on by a car in Mallorca, Spain. The accident occurred during a training session on Monday when an 89-year-old driver failed to see the group, according to a statement from German Cycling.

The cyclists were part of a training group that set off from a hotel in Palma. Among those injured were Boos, Kessler, Tobias Buck-Gramcko, Max-David Briese, Moritz Augenstein, and Louis Gentzik. The country’s national coach, Lucas Schädlich, who was following the group in a car, witnessed the incident.

The athletes received immediate on-site medical attention before being transported to surrounding hospitals. While German Cycling confirmed that none of the injuries are life-threatening, they have not provided specific details about the fractures or injuries sustained by each cyclist. The governing body noted that the accident has left the team shaken, as two of the injured athletes—Boos and Kessler—had been key members of Germany’s bronze-winning team at last year’s Track World Championships in Denmark.

The car involved in the collision reportedly struck the group head-on, with German Cycling stating that the driver failed to notice the cyclists. CNN has reached out to the Palma police for additional comments on the circumstances surrounding the accident.

This incident highlights the dangers professional cyclists face even during routine training rides. Mallorca is a popular destination for cyclists worldwide due to its temperate climate and varied terrain, but accidents involving motor vehicles are an ongoing concern in the region.

The German Cycling Federation has expressed its gratitude to emergency responders and medical staff for their swift assistance. Fans and fellow athletes have taken to social media to share their support for the injured cyclists, wishing them a speedy recovery.

As investigations into the incident continue, the accident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety and vigilance to protect vulnerable road users such as cyclists.