Swiss Cyclist Muriel Furrer in critical condition after Zurich crash. Dutch Cyclist, 18, airlifted to hospital
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00:00The dead cyclist Marielle Fuhrer was airlifted by helicopter after suffering an accident
00:10during the road race at the World Championships last Thursday.
00:16The race took place in rainy conditions and the road was wet.
00:20The cause of her crash is still unknown.
00:24Marielle Fuhrer was taken to hospital by emergency helicopter.
00:29She suffered a serious head injury and is in a very critical condition, cycling's
00:35governing body, the UCI, said in a statement.
00:40Cycling officials said they were extremely concerned about the situation.
00:45Marielle Fuhrer, 18, won silver medals in both the junior time trial and road race at
00:52this year's Swiss National Championships and was considered a strong contender for
00:57the World Championships.
00:59Unfortunately, she was knocked out of contention in a crash.