A Winnipeg Police Service shoulder badge is seen at the Public Information Office in Winnipeg, on September 2, 2021. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/David Lipnowski)
WINNIPEG — A cyclist was killed Thursday night in a collision involving a front-end loader clearing snow.
The accident happened near Mission Street and Plinguet Street just before 10:30 p.m.
Winnipeg police say two off-duty service members came across the scene and began providing emergency medical care for the cyclist. Two on-duty Winnipeg Transit employees and helped re-route traffic in the area.
The cyclist, an adult male, suffered significant injuries and was pronounced deceased.
The front-end loader driver remained at the scene of the collision.
Anyone with information or that may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact investigators at (204) 986-7085.
