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Attack on critical mass in Brazil

Saturday, 5 March, 2011
By Green Blog

Last week an angry motorist mowed down a large group of bicyclists who participated in a critical mass event in Porto Alegre, Brazil (see video below). According to the Urban Country the attack left at least 15 riders injured and 8 people was sent to a nearby hospital ER. The driver has been arrested and may now face attempted murder charges. About 150 people participated in the critical mass event.

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http://twitter.com/simonleuf Simon Leufstedt

No matter what one think of critical mass events this is just awful! How could anyone in their right mind speed into a crowd of people? Our car fetish is truly sickening.
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