Dutch Cyclist Muriel Furrer Crash Video  AIRLIFTED After CRITICAL HEAD INJURY  StayStrong - video Dailymotion

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.