Death of cyclist in Berlin provokes debate over road protests

Blockade delayed arrival of rescue vehicle, but attending doctor says this had no influence over cyclist's death

The death of a cyclist after a traffic collision in Berlin has revived a growing debate in Germany about climate crisis protests.

Sandra Umann, 44, was severely injured last Monday when her bike collided with a cement mixer lorry when she was cycling to work. A specialist rescue vehicle dispatched to the scene was delayed in reaching her because of a blockade by activists from the movement The Last Generation. Her death was announced on Friday.