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Police recovers lost bicycle from busy A12

Rijkswaterstaat shared footage on social media of police helping a man retrieve his lost bicycle from the A12.

8 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Friday, Rijkswaterstaat shared footage on social media showing how police assisted a man in safely retrieving his lost bicycle from the busy A12. The situation was considered urgent by emergency services due to the heavy traffic on this highway.

The footage shows the police in action as they ensure the man can safely bring his bicycle to safety, taking into account the safety of both the cyclist and the other traffic.

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