Two 12-year-old boys riding bicycles were hit by a car not far from Stăuceni commune of the municipality of Chisinau. According to the police, the children were equipped appropriately.

The Cycling Federation of the Republic of Moldova said that one of the children is in a coma.

Contacted by IPN for details, press officer of the Chisinau Police Division Natalia Stati said the cyclists were struck by a car driven by a man aged 48. A criminal case was started and the driver was detained.

As a result of the impact, the children suffered injuries and were taken to the hospital for medical care by an ambulance.

The Moldovan Cycling Federation noted that both of the athletes are in the hospital. One of them is in a serious state. He is in a coma. The second child suffered a concussion and a clavicle fracture.

The Federation asked for a comprehensive investigation into this case.