Cyclist Falls Off Mountain Path and Is Rescued
A 65-year-old woman was injured after falling from an e-bike on a mountain path in Italy. An e-bike is a bicycle with an electric motor that helps the rider pedal.
The accident happened on a narrow path near the Vajo delle Fiamene, a deep gorge in the Valpolicella area, close to Verona.
According to reports, the woman slipped off the path and fell about 10 metres down into the gorge. The terrain there is steep and difficult, with rocky walls on both sides.
Emergency teams were called to help her after the fall. A rescue operation took place to reach her and bring her back up to safety.
The woman suffered injuries during the fall. She was later taken to a hospital for treatment.
Her exact condition has not been reported, but the incident is described as frightening and dangerous, given the steepness of the gorge.
Mountain paths like this one are popular with hikers and cyclists, but they can also be risky, especially in narrow or steep sections.
Local authorities often warn people to be careful when riding or walking near gorges and cliffs, as a small slip can lead to a serious fall.
This case shows how quickly an outdoor activity can turn dangerous, even for experienced cyclists.
No further details about the exact time of the accident or the woman's full condition have been released.
Vocabulary10 words
- e-bike
- a bicycle with an electric motor to help the rider
- gorge
- a deep, narrow valley with steep sides
- terrain
- the surface and shape of the land
- rescue operation
- organized action to save someone in danger
- slip
- to lose balance and fall suddenly
- steep
- going up or down sharply
- injured
- hurt
- incident
- an event, especially one that is unpleasant
- emergency teams
- groups of people trained to help in dangerous situations
- hiker
- a person who walks for a long time in nature
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1. An e-bike 2. About 10 metres 3. True
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A 65-year-old woman was injured after falling from an _____ on a mountain path in Italy.
The accident happened on a narrow path near the Vajo delle Fiamene, a deep _____ in the Valpolicella area.
The woman slipped off the path and fell about 10 _____ down into the gorge.
The terrain there is steep and difficult, with rocky walls on both _____.
Emergency teams were called to help her after the _____.
A rescue operation took place to reach her and bring her back up to _____.
The woman suffered _____ during the fall.
She was later taken to a _____ for treatment.
Local authorities often warn people to be careful when riding or walking near gorges and _____.
A small slip can lead to a serious _____.
Discussion questions
- Have you ever used an e-bike? What did you think of it?
- Why do you think mountain paths can be dangerous for cyclists and hikers?
- What safety measures do you think people should take before cycling on steep or narrow paths?
- How important do you think it is for rescue teams to be quick in situations like this?
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